S.B. No. 1820
AN ACT
relating to the calculation of a person's net resources for
purposes of determining child support liability.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subsection (c), Section 154.062, Family Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(c) Resources do not include:
(1) return of principal or capital;
(2) accounts receivable; [or]
(3) benefits paid in accordance with the Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families program; or
(4) payments for foster care of a child [aid for
families with dependent children].
SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act to Subsection
(c), Section 154.062, Family Code, applies only to a proceeding to
establish or modify a child support obligation that is pending in a
trial court on or filed on or after the effective date of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1820 passed the Senate on
April 23, 2009, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1820 passed the House on
May 27, 2009, by the following vote: Yeas 148, Nays 0, one
present not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor