Texas Child Support Calculator
Estimate child support under Texas Family Code Chapter 154 (Subchapter C § 154.125 - § 154.126). Calculate baseline support, parenting time overnights, health insurance credits, and work-related childcare costs.
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Texas applies the Percentage of Obligor Net Resources model under Texas Family Code § 154.125: 20% for 1 child, 25% for 2, 30% for 3, 35% for 4, and 40% for 5+, up to the statutory net resources cap ($11,700/mo).
Shared Custody & Overnights in Texas
Texas does not provide a statutory shared custody offset formula. In 50/50 custody agreements, parties or judges typically calculate each parent's obligation and offset the difference or deviate under § 154.123.
Calculate Your Exact Overnights →Official Court Worksheets & Forms
Family court filings in Texas require completing: Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Monthly Child Support Calculator. Review official forms before filing.
View State Worksheets Directory →Worked Calculation Example: Standard Texas Scenario
Here is a realistic line-by-line computation for two parents in Texas raising 2 children:
| Guideline Worksheet Line Item | Parent A (Paying) | Parent B (Receiving) | Combined / Order Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Guideline Income | $6000 | $4000 | $10.000 |
| Parental Income Proportion | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Basic Child Support Schedule Obligation | - | - | $1200 /mo |
| Work-Related Childcare Cost | - | - | +$450 /mo |
| Health & Dental Insurance Premium | - | - | +$220 /mo |
| Total Combined Child Financial Needs | - | - | $1870 /mo |
| Final Estimated Monthly Support Order | Paid by Parent A to Parent B | $1200 /month | |
Frequently Asked Questions in Texas
Key legal questions regarding child support establishment, modifications, and enforcement in Texas.
What is the Texas net resources cap for 2026?
The Texas Office of the Attorney General adjusted the statutory net resources cap under Family Code § 154.125 to $11,700 per month. Guidelines apply to income up to this cap.
How does 50/50 custody work in Texas?
Texas statutes do not include an automatic 50/50 custody reduction formula. When parents share equal custody, courts usually apply a judicial deviation or offset the reciprocal obligations.
What is the multi-family adjustment in Texas?
Under Texas Family Code § 154.129, an obligor who supports other biological or adopted children receives a reduction in the guideline percentage (e.g., 2 children before the court drops from 25% to 22.5% if the obligor supports 1 other child).
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