(a) If a motion to stay is filed in the manner provided by § 158.307, the court shall set a hearing on the motion and the clerk of court shall notify the obligor, obligee, or their authorized representatives, and the party who filed the application for judicial writ of withholding of the date, time, and place of the hearing.
(b) The court shall hold a hearing on the motion to stay not later than the 30th day after the date the motion was filed, except that a hearing may be held later than the 30th day after filing if both the obligor and obligee agree and waive the right to have the motion heard within 30 days.

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Terms Used In Texas Family Code 158.309

  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

(c) Upon hearing, the court shall:
(1) render an order for income withholding that includes a determination of the amount of child support arrearages, including medical support, dental support, and interest; or
(2) grant the motion to stay.