S.B. No. 1404 amends the Family Code to enhance the requirements for orders and judgments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. It introduces new subsections that mandate courts to require parties to provide an email address for receiving legal documents and notices, unless doing so would jeopardize their safety. Additionally, the bill allows courts to consider due process requirements met if written notice is delivered to the most recent address or email provided by the party. The clerk is also authorized to send relevant documents to the provided email address using the electronic filing system.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that judgments for attorney's fees or expenses must be rendered separately from judgments confirming arrearages, as outlined in Sections 106.002 and 157.167. The changes will apply to any pending or newly filed suits affecting the parent-child relationship as of the effective date, which is set for September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 105.006, Family Code 72.031, Family Code 157.167 (Family Code 105, Family Code 157, Family Code 72)
Senate Committee Report: Family Code 105.006, Family Code 72.031, Family Code 157.167 (Family Code 105, Family Code 157, Family Code 72)
Engrossed: Family Code 105.006, Family Code 72.031, Family Code 157.167 (Family Code 105, Family Code 157, Family Code 72)
House Committee Report: Family Code 105.006, Family Code 72.031, Family Code 157.167 (Family Code 105, Family Code 157, Family Code 72)
Enrolled: Family Code 105.006, Family Code 72.031, Family Code 157.167 (Family Code 105, Family Code 157, Family Code 72)