The bill amends the Texas Family Code to establish provisions for retroactive child support, allowing courts to order such support starting from the date of a child's conception. It introduces a presumption that it is in the child's best interest for retroactive support to begin at conception, which can be determined by a physician or through other evidence presented in court. Additionally, the bill allows courts to order obligors to cover an equitable portion of prenatal and postnatal health care expenses for both the mother and child, and mandates that the court confirm the total amount of retroactive child support owed.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing language regarding paternity and child support obligations, ensuring that courts can order retroactive support when establishing paternity. It repeals a previous section of the Family Code and clarifies that the new provisions apply only to orders and acknowledgments of paternity made after the bill's effective date. The changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for retroactive child support and related health care expenses, enhancing the support system for children and their custodial parents.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 154.131, Family Code 160.636 (Family Code 154, Family Code 160)