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 § 158.309 (2026)

Hearing On Motion To Stay

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Sec. 158.309. HEARING ON MOTION TO STAY. (a) If a motion to stay is filed in the manner provided by Section 158.307, the court shall set a hearing on the motion and the clerk of court shall notify the obligor, obligee, or their authorized representatives, and the party who filed the application for judicial writ of withholding of the date, time, and place of the hearing.

(b) The court shall hold a hearing on the motion to stay not later than the 30th day after the date the motion was filed, except that a hearing may be held later than the 30th day after filing if both the obligor and obligee agree and waive the right to have the motion heard within 30 days.

(c) Upon hearing, the court shall:

(1) render an order for income withholding that includes a determination of the amount of child support arrearages, including medical support, dental support, and interest; or

(2) grant the motion to stay.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 59, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 911, Sec. 57, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Amended by:

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 550), Sec. 33, eff. September 1, 2018.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 12 cases, 2001–2015 · leading case: in the Interest of D.W.G., a Child, 391 S.W.3d 154 (Tex. App. 2012).
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in the Interest of D.W.G., a Child, 391 S.W.3d 154 (Tex. App. 2012). “(c) Upon hearing, the court shall: (1) render an order for income withholding that includes a determination of the amount of child support arrearages, including medical support and interest; or (2) grant the motion to stay.”
Isaacs v. Isaacs, 338 S.W.3d 184 (Tex. App. 2011). “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.309(c)(1). Isaacs claims that these statutes irreconcilably conflict.”
In the Interest of A.L.S., M.B.S., B.P.S. & F.J.S., 338 S.W.3d 59 (Tex. App. 2011). “” Tex. Fam.Code § 158.309(c)(l)-(2). Both Stackhouse and the OAG contend that Brown may not challenge the trial court’s order granting Stackhouse’s motion to terminate the administrative writ of withholding because she did not appeal from that order, the issue was not raised in…”
Horton v. Horton, 335 S.W.3d 862 (Tex. App. 2011). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.309(a) (West 2008).”
In the Interest of B.C., 52 S.W.3d 926 (Tex. App. 2001). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.309(b) (Vernon Supp.”
in the Interest of R.G., a Minor Child, 362 S.W.3d 118 (Tex. App. 2011). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.309 (West 2008).”
In Re Bc, 52 S.W.3d 926 (Tex. App. 2001). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.309(b) (Vernon Supp.”
In Re Rg, 362 S.W.3d 118 (Tex. App. 2011). “TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. § 158.309 (West 2008).”
In Re Als, 338 S.W.3d 59 (Tex. App. 2011). “" Tex. Fam.Code § 158.309(c)(1)-(2). Both Stackhouse and the OAG contend that Brown may not challenge the trial court's order granting Stackhouse's motion to terminate the administrative writ of withholding because she did not appeal from that order, the issue was not raised in…”
Carolyn Jane Babbitt v. Ronald Hugh Below (Tex. App. 2015). “See TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 158.309(c)(1) (West 2014).”
in the Interest of A.L.S., M.B.S., B.P.s, & F.J.S. (Tex. 2011). “” Tex. Fam. Code § 158.309(c)(1)-(2). Both Stackhouse and the OAG contend that Brown may not challenge the trial court’s order granting Stackhouse’s motion to terminate the administrative writ of withholding because she did not appeal from that order, the issue was not raised in…”
John W. Overton v. Mae W. Overton (Tex. App. 2011). “Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 158.309 (c) (West 2008).”
— Tex. Fam. Code § 158.309(a) — 1 case
Horton v. Horton, 335 S.W.3d 862 (Tex. App. 2011). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.309(a) (West 2008).”
— Tex. Fam. Code § 158.309(b) — 2 cases
In the Interest of B.C., 52 S.W.3d 926 (Tex. App. 2001). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.309(b) (Vernon Supp.”
In Re Bc, 52 S.W.3d 926 (Tex. App. 2001). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.309(b) (Vernon Supp.”
— Tex. Fam. Code § 158.309(c)(1) — 4 cases
Isaacs v. Isaacs, 338 S.W.3d 184 (Tex. App. 2011). “” Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 158.309(c)(1). Isaacs claims that these statutes irreconcilably conflict.”
In Re Als, 338 S.W.3d 59 (Tex. App. 2011). “" Tex. Fam.Code § 158.309(c)(1)-(2). Both Stackhouse and the OAG contend that Brown may not challenge the trial court's order granting Stackhouse's motion to terminate the administrative writ of withholding because she did not appeal from that order, the issue was not raised in…”
Carolyn Jane Babbitt v. Ronald Hugh Below (Tex. App. 2015). “See TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 158.309(c)(1) (West 2014).”
in the Interest of A.L.S., M.B.S., B.P.s, & F.J.S. (Tex. 2011). “” Tex. Fam. Code § 158.309(c)(1)-(2). Both Stackhouse and the OAG contend that Brown may not challenge the trial court’s order granting Stackhouse’s motion to terminate the administrative writ of withholding because she did not appeal from that order, the issue was not raised in…”
— Tex. Fam. Code § 158.309(c)(l) — 1 case
In the Interest of A.L.S., M.B.S., B.P.S. & F.J.S., 338 S.W.3d 59 (Tex. App. 2011). “” Tex. Fam.Code § 158.309(c)(l)-(2). Both Stackhouse and the OAG contend that Brown may not challenge the trial court’s order granting Stackhouse’s motion to terminate the administrative writ of withholding because she did not appeal from that order, the issue was not raised in…”
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