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Tex. Fam. Code § 157.001

Tex. Fam. Code § 157.001 - Motion For Enforcement (2026)

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**Tex. Fam. Code § 157.001. MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT.** (a) A motion for enforcement as provided in this chapter may be filed to enforce any provision of a temporary or final order rendered in a suit. (b) The court may enforce by contempt any provision of a temporary or final order. (c) The court may enforce a temporary or final order for child support as provided in this chapter or Chapter 158. (d) A motion for enforcement shall be filed in the court of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction. (e) For purposes of this section, "temporary order" includes a temporary restraining order, standing order, injunction, and any other temporary order rendered by a court. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1105 (H.B. 3121), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.

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