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Family Code §157.001
In force on Oct 17, 2024 · this text took effect Sep 01, 2015 · same as today's text
MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT
(a) A motion for enforcement as provided in this chapter may be filed to enforce any provision of a temporary or final order rendered in a suit.
(b) The court may enforce by contempt any provision of a temporary or final order.
(c) The court may enforce a temporary or final order for child support as provided in this chapter or Chapter 158 .
(d) A motion for enforcement shall be filed in the court of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.
(e) For purposes of this section, "temporary order" includes a temporary restraining order, standing order, injunction, and any other temporary order rendered by a court.
History: Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1105 (H.B. 3121 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.
Every version on file
- Effective Sep 01, 2015 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026
Attorney General opinions that cite it
- KP-0494 (Oct 17, 2024): Scope of third-party obligations resulting from child support liens under Family Code chapter 157
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