Texas Family Code

§ 232.008 — ORDER SUSPENDING LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT

FA § 232.008Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part D. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES · Ch. 232. SUSPENSION OF LICENSE

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(a)On making the findings required by Section 232.003, the court or Title IV-D agency shall render an order suspending the license unless the individual:

(1)proves that all arrearages and the current month's support have been paid;

(2)shows good cause for failure to comply with the subpoena or the terms of the court order providing for the possession of or access to a child; or

(3)establishes an affirmative defense as provided by Section 157.008(c).

(b)Subject to Subsection (b-1), the court or Title IV-D agency may stay an order suspending a license conditioned on the individual's compliance with:

(1)a reasonable repayment schedule that is incorporated in the order;

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Legislative history

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 674 (H.B. 1846), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.