Tex. Fam. Code § 157.107
Tex. Fam. Code § 157.107 - Appearance Bond Or Security Other Than Cash Bond As Support (2026)
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**Tex. Fam. Code § 157.107. APPEARANCE BOND OR SECURITY OTHER THAN CASH BOND AS SUPPORT.** (a) If the respondent fails to appear at the hearing as directed, the court shall order that the appearance bond or security be forfeited and that the proceeds of any judgment on the bond or security, not to exceed the amount of child support arrearages determined to exist, be paid to the obligee or to a person designated by the court. (b) The obligee may file suit on the bond. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
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