Texas Family Code

§ 157.001 — MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT

FA § 157.001Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part B. SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Ch. 157. ENFORCEMENT · Art. A. PLEADINGS AND DEFENSES

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(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. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1105 (H.B. 3121), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.