The bill amends the Family Code to establish new requirements for orders and judgments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. It introduces several new subsections, including Subsection (c-1), which mandates that if a court prohibits the disclosure of a party's information, the party must provide an email address for receiving legal documents and notices, unless it poses a safety risk as outlined in Subsection (c-2). Additionally, Subsection (i) allows the court clerk to send relevant documents to the provided email address using the electronic filing system. The bill also modifies Subsection (f) to clarify that in child support modification or enforcement actions, notice requirements can be satisfied by delivering written notice to the most recent address or email on file.

Furthermore, the bill requires that judgments for attorney's fees or expenses be rendered separately from judgments confirming arrearages under Sections 106.002 and 157.167. This separation is emphasized in the newly added Subsections (c) and (a-1). The changes will apply to any pending suits or those filed after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

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