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SB 629

Relating to the accrual of interest on overdue child support.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Judith Zaffirini

SB 629 restructures interest accrual rules on overdue Texas child support payments, affecting debt calculations for both non-custodial parents and families awaiting support.

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Bill Summary · SB 629

Legislative bill overview

SB 629 modifies how interest accrues on overdue child support payments in Texas. The bill establishes new rules governing the calculation and application of interest on delinquent child support obligations, likely affecting both obligors (those who owe support) and obligees (those receiving support).

Why is this important

Child support enforcement directly impacts the financial security of custodial parents and children who depend on these payments. Changes to interest accrual can significantly affect the total debt burden for non-compliant obligors and the recovery amounts for families, influencing both enforcement effectiveness and collection outcomes across Texas's family law system.

Potential points of contention

  • Debt burden concerns: Higher or accelerated interest accrual could make child support debt increasingly unmanageable for obligors, potentially reducing compliance or ability to pay current obligations
  • Adequacy of collections: Obligees may debate whether modified interest rules provide sufficient incentive for timely payment or adequate compensation for delayed support
  • Retroactive application: Unclear whether changes apply only to future arrearages or existing debt, creating fairness questions for obligors with established balances

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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