(a) A private child support enforcement agency that is located in another state or that engages in the business of child support enforcement in this state in violation of this chapter is considered to have submitted to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state with respect to an action brought under this chapter.
(b) A foreign agency engaging in business in this state in violation of this chapter is considered to have appointed the department as the agency’s agent for service of process in any action, suit, or proceeding arising from a violation of this chapter.

Terms Used In Texas Finance Code 396.352

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
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