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

Terms Used In Texas Family Code Chapter 231 > Subchapter B - Services Provided by Title Iv-D Program

  • Abstract of judgment: In a federal criminal proceeding, A certification from a U.S. District Court clerk that a judgment of restitution was entered against the defendant owing to the victim. If the defendant inherits, owns, or sells real property or holdings, these assets can then be attached at the state and local levels as well.
  • Affidavit: means a statement in writing of a fact or facts signed by the party making it, sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and officially certified to by the officer under his seal of office. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Month: means a calendar month. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Swear: includes affirm. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005