Sec. 159.303. APPLICATION OF LAW OF STATE. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a responding tribunal of this state shall:
(1) apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in this state and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings; and
(2) determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this state.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 607, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1247, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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
Chapter 159 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
Subchapter D. Civil Provisions of General Application
Section 159.301. Proceedings Under Chapter
Section 159.302. Proceeding by Minor Parent
Section 159.303. Application of Law of State
Section 159.304. Duties of Initiating Tribunal
Section 159.305. Duties and Powers of Responding Tribunal
Section 159.306. Inappropriate Tribunal
Section 159.307. Duties of Support Enforcement Agency
Section 159.308. Duty of Attorney General and Governor
Section 159.309. Private Counsel
Section 159.310. Duties of State Information Agency
Section 159.311. Pleadings and Accompanying Documents
Section 159.312. Nondisclosure of Information in Exceptional Circumstances
Section 159.313. Costs and Fees
Section 159.314. Limited Immunity of Petitioner
Section 159.315. Nonparentage as Defense
Section 159.316. Special Rules of Evidence and Procedure
Section 159.317. Communications Between Tribunals