Child support: compromise of arrears program.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Vetoed
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill amends the Family Code to expand the state’s compromise‑of‑arrears program, allowing local child‑support agencies to reduce a obligor’s past‑due support by as much as $10,000 after meeting certain conditions. It also requires the Department of Child Support Services to adopt uniform forms, timelines and reporting rules so the program operates the same way everywhere. The measure was vetoed by the governor, so it is not in effect.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 58. Noes 17. Page 5320.) · May 26, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Human Services
  Senate Human Services Committee · Jun 29, 2026
• Human Services Committee Hearing
  Human Services · Jun 29, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jun 23, 2026

History

1. May 27, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 58. Noes 17.)
3. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. May 14, 2026Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 5030.)
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 2.) (May 14).
6. May 13, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
7. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Apr 8, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. (Ayes 10. Noes 2.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.
9. Mar 16, 2026Referred to Coms. on JUD. and HUM. S.
10. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
11. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• LaShae Sharp-Collins (D) · sponsor
• Sharp-Collins

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