Child support upgrade is $73 million over initial cost, years away from being done

By Peggy Fikac

October 4, 2014 | Updated: October 4, 2014 10:08pm

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Campaigning, Greg Abbott frequently cites his office's work on the child-support issue.

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Campaigning, Greg Abbott frequently cites his office's work on the child-support issue.

By Peggy Fikac

October 4, 2014 | Updated: October 4, 2014 10:08pm

AUSTIN — Republican gubernatorial hopeful Greg Abbott touts his success as attorney general in collecting billions of dollars in child support.

Peggy Fikac

Peggy Fikac

Austin Bureau Chief, San Antonio Express-News

Peggy Fikac

Peggy Fikac

Austin Bureau Chief, San Antonio Express-News

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