Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Senate Jurisprudence Committee May 23rd, 2023

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Jurisprudence May 23rd, 2023

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

The Jurisprudence Committee meeting centered on House Bill 1695, which addresses the enforcement of child support orders through provisions for affirmative defenses. Senator West, the bill's sponsor, provided an overview and explained how the bill would protect individuals from default notices due to errors made by employers in deducting child support payments. The committee opened the floor for public testimony, inviting comments for and against the bill. After discussions and questions regarding the bill's implications, Senator Hinojosa moved for the bill to be reported favorably to the full Senate, which was agreed upon unanimously.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1695

Filed
1/26/23  
Out of House Committee
5/1/23  
Voted on by House
5/6/23  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the enforcement of an order to pay child support by contempt.