Chapter 231 Title IV-D Services
Title 5, The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship · Subtitle D, Administrative Services · 65 sections
Subchapter A Administration of Title IV-D Program
§ 231.001Designation of Title IV-D Agency
§ 231.0011Development of Statewide Integrated System for Child Support, Medical Support, and Dental Support Enforcement
§ 231.0012Child Support Enforcement Management
§ 231.0013Dedication of Funds
§ 231.002Powers and Duties
§ 231.003Forms and Procedures
§ 231.005Biennial Report Required
§ 231.006Ineligibility to Receive State Grants or Loans or Receive Payment on State Contracts
§ 231.007Debts to State
§ 231.008Disposition of Funds
§ 231.009Payment of Penalties
§ 231.010Cooperation with Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
§ 231.012Child Support Work Group
§ 231.014Personnel
§ 231.015Insurance Reporting Program
§ 231.016Dismissal of Certain Claims Against Title IV-D Agency, Title IV-D Agency Employee, or Contracted Attorney or Political Subdivision
Subchapter B Services Provided by Title IV-D Program
§ 231.101Title IV-D Child Support Services
§ 231.1015Administrative Adjustment of Support Obligations During Obligor’s Incarceration
§ 231.1016Review of Administrative Adjustment of Support Obligations
§ 231.1017Modification of Support Obligation After Obligor’s Release from Incarceration
§ 231.102Eligibility for Child Support Services
§ 231.103Application and Service Fees
§ 231.104Assignment of Right to Support
§ 231.105Notice of Change of Payee
§ 231.106Notice of Termination of Assignment
§ 231.107Certificate of Assignment or of Termination of Assignment
§ 231.108Confidentiality of Records and Privileged Communications
§ 231.109Attorneys Representing State
§ 231.110Authorization of Service
§ 231.111Disqualification of Agency
§ 231.112Information on Paternity Establishment
§ 231.113Enforcement of Support Obligations in Public Assistance Cases
§ 231.114Reports of Child Support Payments to Consumer Reporting Agencies
§ 231.115Noncooperation by Recipient of Public Assistance
§ 231.116Information on Internet
§ 231.1165Information on Service of Citation
§ 231.117Employment Services-Related Referrals for Unemployed and Underemployed Obligors
§ 231.118Service of Citation
§ 231.119Ombudsman Program
§ 231.120Toll-Free Telephone Number for Employers
§ 231.121Availability of Brochures
§ 231.1211Informational Materials on Standard Possession Order
§ 231.122Monitoring Child Support Cases; Enforcement
§ 231.123Cooperation with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Programs
§ 231.124Child Support Arrearages Payment Incentive Program
Subchapter C Payment of Fees and Costs
§ 231.201Definitions
§ 231.202Authorized Costs and Fees in Title IV-D Cases
§ 231.2025Contingency Fees
§ 231.203State Exemption from Bond Not Affected
§ 231.204Prohibited Fees in Title IV-D Cases
§ 231.205Limitations on Liability of Attorney General for Authorized Fees and Costs
§ 231.206Restriction on Fees for Child Support or Registry Services in Title IV-D Cases
§ 231.207Method of Billing for Allowable Fees
§ 231.208Agreements for Reimbursement in Lieu of Fees
§ 231.209Payment for Services Not Affected by This Subchapter
§ 231.210Authority to Pay Litigation Expenses
§ 231.211Award of Attorney’s Fees, Court Costs, and Expenses Against Nonprevailing Party in Title IV-D Case
Subchapter D Location of Parents and Resources
§ 231.301Title IV-D Parent Locator Services
§ 231.302Information to Assist in Location of Persons or Property
§ 231.303Title IV-D Administrative Subpoena
§ 231.305Memorandum of Understanding on Child Support for Children Receiving Public Assistance
§ 231.306Maximizing Medical Support and Dental Support Establishment and Collection by the Title IV-D Agency
§ 231.307Financial Institution Data Matches
§ 231.308Public Identification of Certain Obligors
§ 231.309Rewards for Information