Welcome to the
Child Support Division
As the official child support enforcement agency for the State of Texas, the Office of the Attorney General provides services for parents who wish to obtain or provide support for their children. About the Child Support Program.
What's New?
01/17/12: Free Tax Help
Don’t miss the opportunity to receive a tax refund. Free tax preparation services in your community can help. Visit www.211texas.org click the search tab and enter “tax preparation assistance” or call 2-1-1 for the nearest location.
01/03/12: Mistaken Paternity
The 82nd Texas Legislature amended the Texas Family Code to allow courts to terminate the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support in circumstances of mistaken paternity. Men who meet the requirements of the law may seek court-ordered genetic testing. If testing excludes a man as the child’s biological father, the court may terminate the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay future child support. Read our frequently asked questions to learn more about the new law.
07/05/11: Child Support Fees
Custodial parents with full-service cases who have never received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families will pay a $25 service fee each year that they receive at least $500 in child support collections. A $3 monthly fee will be collected from custodial parents who receive registry-only payment processing and record keeping services through the federally mandated State Disbursement Unit. Read our frequently asked questions to learn more about child support fees.
02/24/10: Surviving an Economic Downturn: Information for Parents Who Pay or Need Child Support
Many parents are feeling the pinch of the slumping economy. The Child Support Division of the Office of the Attorney General establishes, enforces and modifies existing child support orders when needed. Read our step by step guide to find out how your child support order may be modified through our office. The guide includes an online calculator for determining if your child support order may qualify for a modification, and frequently asked questions about child support and the economy.
Your Favorite Pages
- Check the status of my case(s) (requires login)
- Forms
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
- Make a child support payment
- Find the nearest office
- Paternity Establishment and Child Support Information for Noncustodial Parents (information for fathers)
Use this electronic version to plan and track time with your child.