Family Code §157.551

In force on Oct 17, 2024 · this text took effect Sep 01, 2023 · same as today's text

CIVIL PENALTY FOR INTERFERENCE WITH CHILD CUSTODY ORDER

A municipality or county in this state may adopt an ordinance or order that imposes a civil penalty of not more than $500 for engaging in conduct described by Section 25.03 , Penal Code.

History: Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 810 (H.B. 969 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

Every version on file

Effective Sep 01, 2023 · 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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