Texas Family Code
§ 231.016 — DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN CLAIMS AGAINST TITLE IV-D AGENCY, TITLE IV-D AGENCY EMPLOYEE, OR CONTRACTED ATTORNEY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
FA § 231.016Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part D. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES · Ch. 231. TITLE IV-D SERVICES · Art. A. ADMINISTRATION OF TITLE IV-D PROGRAM
Statute text
View on sourceA court may dismiss a cause of action asserted in a suit filed against the Title IV-D agency, an employee of the Title IV-D agency, or an attorney or a political subdivision with which the Title IV-D agency has contracted under this chapter, pertaining to the powers or duties of, or services provided by, the Title IV-D agency under this subtitle if the court determines the asserted cause of action:
(1)is frivolous or malicious;
(2)fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted; or
(3)seeks monetary relief from the agency or employee for which immunity applies. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 152 (S.B. 870), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2023. Amended by:
Legislative history
Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 61 (S.B. 1403), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2025.