Sec. 231.101. TITLE IV-D CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES. (a) The Title IV-D agency may provide all services required or authorized to be provided by Part D of Title IV of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 651 et seq.), including:
(1) parent locator services;
(2) paternity determination;
(3) child support, medical support, and dental support establishment;
(4) review and adjustment of child support orders;
(5) enforcement of child support, medical support, and dental support orders; and
(6) collection and distribution of child support payments.
(b) At the request of either the obligee or obligor, the Title IV-D agency shall review a child support order once every three years and, if appropriate, adjust the support amount to meet the requirements of the child support guidelines under Chapter 154.
(c) Except as notice is included in the child support order, a party subject to a support order shall be provided notice not less than once every three years of the party's right to request that the Title IV-D agency review and, if appropriate, adjust the amount of ordered support.
(d) The Title IV-D agency may review a support order at any time on a showing of a material and substantial change in circumstances, taking into consideration the best interests of the child. If the Title IV-D agency determines that the primary care and possession of the child has changed, the Title IV-D agency may file a petition for modification under Chapter 156.
(e) The Title IV-D agency shall distribute a child support payment received by the agency from an employer within two working days after the date the agency receives the payment.
(f) The Title IV-D agency shall distribute a child support payment received on behalf of a child placed in substitute care as described by Section 264.109 to the appropriate state agency in accordance with applicable federal laws or regulations.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 702, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 911, Sec. 69, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 19.01(22), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1727), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 550), Sec. 43, eff. September 1, 2018.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 152 (S.B. 870), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2023.
Notes of Decisions
the Off. of the Attorney Gen. of Texas v. C.W.H., 531 S.W.3d 178 (Tex. 2017).
· cites it 3× “This list, however, is expressly non-exclusive: the section authorized the OAG to provide all services Title IV-D requires or authorizes a participating state’s IV-D agency to provide, “including” those listed.”
In the Interest of A. D., 73 S.W.3d 244 (Tex. 2002).
“See Tex Fam.Code §§ 231.101(a)(5), .102. . Article I, § 16 of the Texas Constitution provides: "No bill of attainder, ex post facto law, retroactive law, or any law impairing the obligation of contracts, shall be made.”
In Re Ad, 73 S.W.3d 244 (Tex. 2002).
“See Tex. Fam.Code §§ 231.101(a)(5), .102. [3] Article I, § 16 of the Texas Constitution provides: "No bill of attainder, ex post facto law, retroactive law, or any law impairing the obligation of contracts, shall be made.”
Neil George Switkowski v. Courtney Sinclair Archbold (Tex. App. 2025).
· cites it 5× “§ 3002 (15) – Definition of “debt collector” under federal law Texas Statutes and Codes: • Tex. Fam. Code §§ 231.101–104 – OAG authority limited to cases involving public funds or assignment of rights 4 APPELLANT’S REPLY BRIEF TO COURTNEY SINCLAR ARCHBOLD’s BRIEF OF APPELLEE…”
in the Interest of T.J.H., W.D.H., & L.B.H., Child. (Tex. App. 2017).
· cites it 3× “10 TEX. FAM. CODE § 231.101(a). Because this list did not include establishment or modification of conservatorship, Father contends that the OAG was not authorized to provide such services.”
In the Interest of Z. W.-M. v. the State of Texas (Tex. App. 2025).
· cites it 3× “007, entitled “Standing of Title IV-D Agency,” expressly provides that the Title IV-D agency “may file a child support action authorized under this title, including a suit for modification or a motion for enforcement”; • Subsections (a)(1)-(3) of Texas Family Code Section…”
In Re Meg, 48 S.W.3d 204 (Tex. App. 2001).
“See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 231.104 (Vernon Supp.”
in the Interest of Z.O.M. & K.R.M., Child. (Tex. App. 2020).
“The DRO’s motion to enforce an access and possession -3- Concurring Opinion 04-18-00918-CV order is a service authorized by a Title IV-D agency, see TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 231.101(a), because the underlying federal authorization to a Title IV-D agency extends to an action by a…”
in the Interest of M.A.G. & Z.A.G., Child. (Tex. App. 2020).
“Gonzalez’s cross-claim against Ivonne for conservatorship and possession was also an action brought under and authorized by the Family Code, and was not subject to Chapter 14. See TEX. FAM. CODE § 102.001; see also id.”
— Tex. Fam. Code § 231.101(a) — 7 cases
the Off. of the Attorney Gen. of Texas v. C.W.H., 531 S.W.3d 178 (Tex. 2017).
“This list, however, is expressly non-exclusive: the section authorized the OAG to provide all services Title IV-D requires or authorizes a participating state’s IV-D agency to provide, “including” those listed.”
in the Interest of T.J.H., W.D.H., & L.B.H., Child. (Tex. App. 2017).
“10 TEX. FAM. CODE § 231.101(a). Because this list did not include establishment or modification of conservatorship, Father contends that the OAG was not authorized to provide such services.”
in the Interest of Z.O.M. & K.R.M., Child. (Tex. App. 2020).
“The DRO’s motion to enforce an access and possession -3- Concurring Opinion 04-18-00918-CV order is a service authorized by a Title IV-D agency, see TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 231.101(a), because the underlying federal authorization to a Title IV-D agency extends to an action by a…”
in the Interest of M.A.G. & Z.A.G., Child. (Tex. App. 2020).
“Gonzalez’s cross-claim against Ivonne for conservatorship and possession was also an action brought under and authorized by the Family Code, and was not subject to Chapter 14. See TEX. FAM. CODE § 102.001; see also id.”
— Tex. Fam. Code § 231.101(a)(5) — 2 cases
In the Interest of A. D., 73 S.W.3d 244 (Tex. 2002).
“See Tex Fam.Code §§ 231.101(a)(5), .102. . Article I, § 16 of the Texas Constitution provides: "No bill of attainder, ex post facto law, retroactive law, or any law impairing the obligation of contracts, shall be made.”
In Re Ad, 73 S.W.3d 244 (Tex. 2002).
“See Tex. Fam.Code §§ 231.101(a)(5), .102. [3] Article I, § 16 of the Texas Constitution provides: "No bill of attainder, ex post facto law, retroactive law, or any law impairing the obligation of contracts, shall be made.”
— Tex. Fam. Code § 231.101(d) — 2 cases
the Off. of the Attorney Gen. of Texas v. C.W.H., 531 S.W.3d 178 (Tex. 2017).
“This list, however, is expressly non-exclusive: the section authorized the OAG to provide all services Title IV-D requires or authorizes a participating state’s IV-D agency to provide, “including” those listed.”
in the Interest of T.J.H., W.D.H., & L.B.H., Child. (Tex. App. 2017).
“10 TEX. FAM. CODE § 231.101(a). Because this list did not include establishment or modification of conservatorship, Father contends that the OAG was not authorized to provide such services.”
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