§ 61.051 Motion for Enforcement
§ 61.052 Notice and Appearance
§ 61.053 Attorney for the Person
§ 61.054 Compensation of Appointed Attorney
§ 61.055 Conduct of Enforcement Hearing
§ 61.056 Affirmative Defense of Inability to Pay
§ 61.057 Punishment for Contempt
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Terms Used In Texas Family Code Chapter 61 > Subchapter B - Enforcement of Order Against Parent or Other Eligible Person

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
  • Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005