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Tex. Fam. Code § 159.303

APPLICATION OF LAW OF STATE

Known as the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

The act spans §§ 159–159 (45 sections).

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff

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.

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.