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Texas · 89th Legislature Regular Session
HB4213Relating to the accrual of interest on overdue child support.
Direction
Custody & supportchild supportAI label
↑Expands rights of the paying or noncustodial parentmodel confidence 90%
Changes the interest rate on overdue child support from a fixed 6% to the variable rate under Finance Code Section 304.003 (which is currently lower at around 5% or tied to prime rate), so less interest accrues on unpaid support and reduces the total obligation for the paying parent.
Interest accrues on the portion of delinquent child support that is greater than the amount of the monthly periodic support obligation at the interest rate determined under Section 304.003, Finance Code, [deleted: rate of six percent simple interest per year]
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends Family Code 157.265 to replace the fixed 6% simple interest rate on delinquent child support, confirmed arrearages, and retroactive/lump-sum judgments with the lower variable rate from Finance Code 304.003; this reduces the financial obligation on the paying parent for new support (expands) but leaves pre-2026 arrearages and judgments unchanged (neutral). No other topics are addressed.
Related bills
HB947Relating to a suit for dissolution of a marriage and associated suit affecting the parent-child relationship when a party is pregnant.↑Expands rights of the paying or noncustodial parent↓Restricts rights of the paying or noncustodial parent Filed
HB175Relating to a court order for retroactive child support, including for retroactive child support beginning on the date of the child's concep↓Restricts rights of the paying or noncustodial parent↓Restricts rights of the paying or noncustodial parent Died (session ended)
HB88Relating to a court order for retroactive child support, including for retroactive child support beginning on the date of the child's concep↓Restricts rights of the paying or noncustodial parent↓Restricts rights of the paying or noncustodial parent Died (session ended)
SB1404Relating to requirements for certain orders and judgments rendered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.=No change to rights of the paying or noncustodial parent Law
Hearings and calendar
2025-04-07 14:00 · Hearing · House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Committee Hearing E2.016