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SB 1403

Relating to the administration of the Title IV-D agency, the powers and duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the collection, modification, and enforcement of child support, and to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Harold Dutton and 1 co-sponsor

Texas restructures its child support agency's administrative powers, collection procedures, and order modification processes, effective September 1, 2025.

Effective on 9/1/25
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Bill Summary · SB 1403

Legislative bill overview

SB 1403 modifies the administration and powers of Texas's Title IV-D child support agency, updating procedures for collection, modification, and enforcement of child support orders. The bill restructures certain administrative processes and enforcement mechanisms while establishing new procedures for cases and orders handled by the Title IV-D agency.

Why is this important

Title IV-D agencies administer federal child support programs affecting hundreds of thousands of Texas families. Changes to these procedures directly impact how child support is collected, modified when circumstances change, and enforced—affecting custodial parents' ability to receive support and non-custodial parents' obligations and rights.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement scope changes: Modifications to agency enforcement powers could either strengthen collections or limit due process protections depending on specific provisions, potentially favoring one party over another
  • Order modification procedures: Streamlined procedures for modifying support orders may facilitate legitimate changes in circumstances but could also disadvantage parties with fewer resources to navigate the system
  • Administrative discretion: Expanded agency powers require clarity on oversight mechanisms to prevent inconsistent application or potential overreach in individual cases

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

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