Tex. Codes » Family Code · TITLE 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · SUBTITLE D. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES · CHAPTER 233. CHILD SUPPORT REVIEW PROCESS TO ESTABLISH OR ENFORCE SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS
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Tex. Fam. Code § 233.001 (2026)

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Sec. 233.001. PURPOSE. (a) The purpose of the procedures specified in the child support review process authorized by this chapter is to enable the Title IV-D agency to take expedited administrative actions to establish, modify, and enforce child support, medical support, and dental support obligations, to determine parentage, or to take any other action authorized or required under Part D, Title IV, of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 651 et seq.), and Chapter 231.

(b) A child support review order issued under this chapter and confirmed by a court constitutes an order of the court and is enforceable by any means available for the enforcement of child support obligations under this code, including withholding income, filing a child support lien, and suspending a license under Chapter 232.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 341, Sec. 2.04, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Redesignated from Family Code Sec. 231.401 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 911, Sec. 80, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Amended by:

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 550), Sec. 48, eff. September 1, 2018.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9 cases, 2004–2014 · leading case: In Re Off. of Attorney Gen. of Texas, 264 S.W.3d 800 (Tex. App. 2008).
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In Re Off. of Attorney Gen. of Texas, 264 S.W.3d 800 (Tex. App. 2008). · cites it 3× ““A child support review order issued under this chapter [Texas Family Code chapter 233] and confirmed by a court constitutes an order of the court and is enforceable by any means available for the enforcement of child support obligations under this code_” Tex. Fam. Code Ann. §…”
in the Interest of A.E.M., a Minor Child, 455 S.W.3d 684 (Tex. App. 2014). · cites it 3× “See TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 233.001 (Vernon 2014) (explaining purpose of chapter is to authorize “Title IV-D” agency to take 3 expedited administrative actions concerning child support and medical support obligations); see also TEX.”
in the Interest of J.A.C., a Child, 362 S.W.3d 756 (Tex. App. 2011). “(citing Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 233.001(a)). This purpose is not “well-served” if the trial court must dismiss any confirmation petition that is not heard within the required time, requiring the OAG to reinstitute the proceedings.”
In Re Jac, 362 S.W.3d 756 (Tex. App. 2011). “(citing Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 233.001(a)). This purpose is not "well-served" if the trial court must dismiss any confirmation petition that is not heard within the required time, requiring the OAG to reinstitute the proceedings.”
Lewis v. Atty Gen State of TX, 101 F. App'x 425 (5th Cir. 2004). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 233.001(b) (Vernon 2002).”
in the Interest of G.J.F. (Tex. App. 2008). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. §§ 233.001 -.029 (West 2002 & Supp.”
in the Interest of G.J.F. (Tex. App. 2008). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. §§ 233.001 -.029 (West 2002 & Supp.”
Joseph Ellis v. Tamiko Eadie (Tex. App. 2010). “Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 233.001 (a) (Vernon 2008).”
Alejandro Marquez v. Lorenza Moncada & the Off. of the Attorney Gen. of Texas (Tex. App. 2012). “Marquez contends that (1) insufficient evidence supports the trial court’s determination of child support payments, (2) the trial court erred in denying his motion to modify, and (3) the trial court erred in failing to make requested findings of fact.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 233.001(a): 3 cases
In Re Off. of Attorney Gen. of Texas, 264 S.W.3d 800 (Tex. App. 2008). ““A child support review order issued under this chapter [Texas Family Code chapter 233] and confirmed by a court constitutes an order of the court and is enforceable by any means available for the enforcement of child support obligations under this code_” Tex. Fam. Code Ann. §…”
in the Interest of J.A.C., a Child, 362 S.W.3d 756 (Tex. App. 2011). “(citing Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 233.001(a)). This purpose is not “well-served” if the trial court must dismiss any confirmation petition that is not heard within the required time, requiring the OAG to reinstitute the proceedings.”
In Re Jac, 362 S.W.3d 756 (Tex. App. 2011). “(citing Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 233.001(a)). This purpose is not "well-served" if the trial court must dismiss any confirmation petition that is not heard within the required time, requiring the OAG to reinstitute the proceedings.”
Tex. Fam. Code § 233.001(b): 1 case
Lewis v. Atty Gen State of TX, 101 F. App'x 425 (5th Cir. 2004). “Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 233.001(b) (Vernon 2002).”
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