Sec. 157.003. JOINDER OF CLAIMS AND REMEDIES; NO ELECTION OF REMEDIES. (a) A party requesting enforcement may join in the same proceeding any claim and remedy provided for in this chapter, other provisions of this title, or other rules of law.
(b) A motion for enforcement does not constitute an election of remedies that limits or precludes:
(1) the use of any other civil or criminal proceeding to enforce a final order; or
(2) a suit for damages under Chapter 42.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 6.24, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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