Tex. Codes » Family Code · TITLE 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · SUBTITLE B. SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · CHAPTER 158. WITHHOLDING FROM EARNINGS FOR CHILD SUPPORT
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Tex. Fam. Code § 158.001 (2026)

Income Withholding; General Rule

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Sec. 158.001. INCOME WITHHOLDING; GENERAL RULE. In a proceeding in which periodic payments of child support are ordered, modified, or enforced, the court or the Title IV-D agency shall order that income be withheld from the disposable earnings of the obligor as provided by this chapter.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 911, Sec. 34, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 21 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1995–2024 · leading case: Lenz v. Lenz, 79 S.W.3d 10 (Tex. 2002).
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Lenz v. Lenz, 79 S.W.3d 10 (Tex. 2002). “The record shows, however, that while Romy will experience a personal life and financial prospects that are less satisfactory should she remain in San Antonio, Rudi could easily relocate to Germany in order to be with his sons.”
In the Interest of E.R., 385 S.W.3d 552 (Tex. 2012). “was invalid, the deadline was inapplicable: *558 While I agree that this State’s policy is to provide stability and finality for children, see Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.001(a)(2), the legislature’s intent could not be — especially when no clear language suggests — effectively to…”
Rosscer Craig Tucker, II v. Lizabeth Thomas, 405 S.W.3d 694 (Tex. App. 2011). “, Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.001(b) (West 2008) (stating that “a court may not render an order that conditions the right of a conservator to possession of or access to a child on the payment of child support”).”
In the Interest of L.C.H., 80 S.W.3d 689 (Tex. App. 2002). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.001 (Vernon 1996).”
In the Interest of B.R.G., 48 S.W.3d 812 (Tex. App. 2001). “See Tex Fam.Code Ann. § 158.001 (Vernon 1996 & Supp.”
in the Interest of D.C. & D.C., Child., 180 S.W.3d 647 (Tex. App. 2005). “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.001 (Vernon 2002).”
In the Interest of C.A.T., 316 S.W.3d 202 (Tex. App. 2010). “See generally Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.001 (Vernon 2008) (income withholding); id.”
in the Interest of R.G., a Minor Child, 362 S.W.3d 118 (Tex. App. 2011). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.001, et seq. (West 2008 & Supp.”
in the Interest of C.D.B., a Minor Child (Tex. App. 2015). · cites it 3× “If Brent were asserting defenses or counterclaims in response to a motion for enforcement of child support, he would not request service of citation on Mays.”
In Re Dc, 180 S.W.3d 647 (Tex. App. 2005). “" TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 158.001 (Vernon 2002).”
In Re Cat, 316 S.W.3d 202 (Tex. App. 2010). “See generally TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 158.001 (Vernon 2008) (income withholding); id.”
In Re Brg, 48 S.W.3d 812 (Tex. App. 2001). “[11] See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.001 (Vernon 1996 & Supp.”
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— Tex. Fam. Code § 158.001(a)(1) — 1 case
Lenz v. Lenz, 79 S.W.3d 10 (Tex. 2002). “The record shows, however, that while Romy will experience a personal life and financial prospects that are less satisfactory should she remain in San Antonio, Rudi could easily relocate to Germany in order to be with his sons.”
— Tex. Fam. Code § 158.001(a)(2) — 1 case
In the Interest of E.R., 385 S.W.3d 552 (Tex. 2012). “was invalid, the deadline was inapplicable: *558 While I agree that this State’s policy is to provide stability and finality for children, see Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.001(a)(2), the legislature’s intent could not be — especially when no clear language suggests — effectively to…”
— Tex. Fam. Code § 158.001(b) — 1 case
Rosscer Craig Tucker, II v. Lizabeth Thomas, 405 S.W.3d 694 (Tex. App. 2011). “, Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.001(b) (West 2008) (stating that “a court may not render an order that conditions the right of a conservator to possession of or access to a child on the payment of child support”).”
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