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Texas Family Code › Title 5. The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship

Chapter 231

Title IV-D Services

Subchapter A. Administration of Title IV-D Program

231.001Designation of Title IV-D Agency
231.0011Development of Statewide Integrated System for Child Support, Medical Support, and Dental Support Enforcement
231.0012Child Support Enforcement Management
231.0013Dedication of Funds
231.002Powers and Duties
231.003Forms and Procedures
231.005Biennial Report Required
231.006Ineligibility to Receive State Grants or Loans or Receive Payment on State Contracts
231.007Debts to State
231.008Disposition of Funds
231.009Payment of Penalties
231.010Cooperation with Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
231.012Child Support Work Group
231.014Personnel
231.015Insurance Reporting Program
231.016Dismissal of Certain Claims Against Title IV-D Agency, Title IV-D Agency Employee, or Contracted Attorney or Political Subdivision

Subchapter B. Services Provided by Title IV-D Program

231.101Title IV-D Child Support Services
231.1015Administrative Adjustment of Support Obligations During Obligor's Incarceration
231.1016Review of Administrative Adjustment of Support Obligations
231.1017Modification of Support Obligation After Obligor's Release from Incarceration
231.102Eligibility for Child Support Services
231.103Application and Service Fees
231.104Assignment of Right to Support
231.105Notice of Change of Payee
231.106Notice of Termination of Assignment
231.107Certificate of Assignment or of Termination of Assignment
231.108Confidentiality of Records and Privileged Communications
231.109Attorneys Representing State
231.110Authorization of Service
231.111Disqualification of Agency
231.112Information on Paternity Establishment
231.113Enforcement of Support Obligations in Public Assistance Cases
231.114Reports of Child Support Payments to Consumer Reporting Agencies
231.115Noncooperation by Recipient of Public Assistance
231.116Information on Internet
231.1165Information on Service of Citation
231.117Employment Services-Related Referrals for Unemployed and Underemployed Obligors
231.118Service of Citation
231.119Ombudsman Program
231.120Toll-Free Telephone Number for Employers
231.121Availability of Brochures
231.1211Informational Materials on Standard Possession Order
231.122Monitoring Child Support Cases; Enforcement
231.123Cooperation with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Programs
231.124Child Support Arrearages Payment Incentive Program

Subchapter C. Payment of Fees and Costs

231.201Definitions
231.202Authorized Costs and Fees in Title IV-D Cases
231.2025Contingency Fees
231.203State Exemption from Bond Not Affected
231.204Prohibited Fees in Title IV-D Cases
231.205Limitations on Liability of Attorney General for Authorized Fees and Costs
231.206Restriction on Fees for Child Support or Registry Services in Title IV-D Cases
231.207Method of Billing for Allowable Fees
231.208Agreements for Reimbursement in Lieu of Fees
231.209Payment for Services Not Affected by This Subchapter
231.210Authority to Pay Litigation Expenses
231.211Award of Attorney's Fees, Court Costs, and Expenses Against Nonprevailing Party in Title IV-D Case

Subchapter D. Location of Parents and Resources

231.301Title IV-D Parent Locator Services
231.302Information to Assist in Location of Persons or Property
231.303Title IV-D Administrative Subpoena
231.305Memorandum of Understanding on Child Support for Children Receiving Public Assistance
231.306Maximizing Medical Support and Dental Support Establishment and Collection by the Title IV-D Agency
231.307Financial Institution Data Matches
231.308Public Identification of Certain Obligors
231.309Rewards for Information