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TX SB1404
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Royce West
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AI Summary
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Requires parties whose contact information is protected by court order in parent-child relationship cases to provide an email address for receiving legal notices and service of process through the state's electronic filing system
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Creates an exception allowing courts to waive the email requirement if providing an email address would likely endanger the party's safety
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Expands provisions allowing courts to consider due process requirements met when notice is delivered to the most recent address on file, now including child support modification actions in addition to enforcement actions
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Authorizes court clerks to send orders, notices, and other documents to parties via the electronic filing system using email addresses provided under these provisions
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Requires courts to render attorney's fees and expenses judgments separately from judgments confirming child support arrearages, effective September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to requirements for certain orders and judgments rendered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Electronic Information Systems
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025