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Terms Used In Texas Family Code 157.114

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.

The court may order a capias to be issued for the arrest of the respondent if:
(1) the motion for enforcement requests contempt;
(2) the respondent was personally served; and
(3) the respondent fails to appear.