Sec. 8.209. PENALTY FOR NONCOMPLIANCE. (a) In addition to the civil remedies provided by this subchapter or any other remedy provided by law, an employer who knowingly violates this chapter by failing to withhold income for spousal maintenance or to remit withheld income in accordance with an order or writ of withholding issued under this chapter commits an offense.
(b) An offense under this section is punishable by a fine not to exceed $200 for each violation.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 807, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship
Subtitle C - Dissolution of Marriage
Subchapter E. Rights and Duties of Employer
Section 8.201. Order or Writ Binding on Employer
Section 8.202. Effective Date and Duration of Income Withholding
Section 8.203. Remitting Withheld Payments
Section 8.204. Employer May Deduct Fee From Earnings
Section 8.205. Hearing Requested by Employer
Section 8.206. Liability and Obligation of Employer for Payments
Section 8.207. Employer Receiving Multiple Orders or Writs
Section 8.208. Employer's Liability for Discriminatory Hiring or Discharge
Section 8.209. Penalty for Noncompliance
Section 8.210. Notice of Termination of Employment and of New Employment