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. These conditions include the voluntary relinquishment of primary care and possession of the child, incarceration 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 has accrued after the relevant party relinquished possession or control of the child.

The bill also updates the procedures for serving notice of a motion for modification. It allows for notice to be served either in the manner specified for serving notice under Section 157.065 or by email through the electronic filing system established under Section 72.031. Furthermore, it introduces a provision for delivering notices or documents associated with a motion for modification in a similar manner. 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)