Tex. Fam. Code § 154.0655

**Tex. Fam. Code § 154.0655. IMPUTATION OF INCOME.** (a) In this section, "resources" has the meaning assigned by Section 154.062(b). (b) To the extent possible, the court shall rely on evidence of a party's resources when applying the support guidelines. (c) In the absence of evidence of a party's resources, the court, when applying Section 154.066 or 154.068, shall consider relevant background circumstances regarding the obligor, including: (1) the obligor's: (A) assets; (B) residence; (C) employment; (D) earnings history; (E) job skills; (F) educational attainment; (G) literacy; (H) age; (I) health; (J) criminal history; (K) barriers to employment; and (L) record of seeking work; (2) job opportunities in the obligor's community; (3) the prevailing wage in the obligor's community; and (4) whether there are employers willing to hire the obligor. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 552 (S.B. 286), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.