S.B. No. 1923 amends the Family Code regarding the modification of child support orders. The bill allows a court to modify a child support order if a party or person with physical possession of the child has had that possession for at least six months and meets certain conditions, such as voluntarily relinquishing care, being incarcerated for at least 90 days, or entering into an authorization agreement under Chapter 34. Additionally, the bill specifies that if a support order is modified, the obligor must pay any unpaid child support that accrues after the managing conservator relinquishes possession or enters into an authorization agreement.

The bill also updates the procedures for serving notice of a motion for modification. It allows for notice to be served via email through the electronic filing system if the respondent has provided their current mailing or email address to the court. Furthermore, it clarifies that any notice or document related to a modification motion can be delivered in the same manner as specified for email service. The changes in law will apply only to motions filed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: ()
Senate Committee Report: Family Code 156.409 (Family Code 156)
Engrossed: Family Code 156.409 (Family Code 156)
House Committee Report: Family Code 156.409 (Family Code 156)
Enrolled: Family Code 156.409 (Family Code 156)