Sec. 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.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Subchapter A. Pleadings and Defenses
Section 157.001. Motion for Enforcement
Section 157.002. Contents of Motion
Section 157.003. Joinder of Claims and Remedies; No Election of Remedies
Section 157.004. Time Limitations; Enforcement of Possession
Section 157.005. Time Limitations; Enforcement of Child Support
Section 157.006. Affirmative Defense to Motion for Enforcement
Section 157.007. Affirmative Defense to Motion for Enforcement of Possession or Access
Section 157.008. Affirmative Defense to Motion for Enforcement of Child Support