Texas Statutory Child Support Calculator
Texas bases child support exclusively on the paying parent’s (Obligor’s) Net Resources. The custodial parent’s income is not factored into the basic guideline calculation. Net resources are subject to a statutory monthly cap of $9,200. Official statutory authority: Tex. Fam. Code Ann. §§ 154.061 - 154.133.
Statutory Case Parameters
Texas (TX)Consult a Local Family Law Attorney to Review Deviation Factors
Judges in Texas routinely depart from statutory guideline math when specific deviation factors exist (unusual travel costs for visitation, private school tuition, extraordinary medical needs, or dual-household expenses).
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- ■Verify allowable self-employment deductions & net resource offsets
- ■Draft enforceable court-ready stipulations without trial delay
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Texas Legal Mechanics & Court Standards
Legislative Formula & Terminology
Net Resources = Gross Income - (Social Security + Medicare + Federal Income Tax + Union Dues + Health Insurance). Guideline support is 20% (1 child), 25% (2), 30% (3), 35% (4) of Net Resources capped at $9,200/month.
- Custodial Parent Term: Primary Managing Conservator (Obligee)
- Obligor Parent Term: Possessory Conservator (Obligor)
- Shared Custody Regime: 50/50 Joint Managing Conservatorship (Offset Method)
- Official Court Form: Texas Child Support Guidelines Calculation Worksheet (154-A)
Key Statutory Thresholds (2024/2025)
Texas Child Support Guidelines FAQ
How is child support calculated in Texas for 50/50 custody?
While the Texas Family Code does not have a formal statutory 50/50 formula, Texas courts commonly use the "offset method" for equal custody. The court calculates each parent’s obligation as if they were paying the other, and the parent with the higher net resources pays the net difference.
What is the Texas maximum child support cap in 2024/2025?
The Texas statutory cap on obligor monthly net resources is $9,200. For one child (20%), the maximum guideline obligation is $1,840/month; for two children (25%), $2,300/month. Any support exceeding these amounts requires evidence of the proven lifestyle and educational needs of the child.
Does the custodial parent’s income matter in Texas?
Under Texas statutory guidelines, the custodial parent’s income is irrelevant to the standard calculation. Child support is calculated solely from the non-custodial parent’s net resources, unless there is a request for deviation under Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123.
How is child health insurance handled in Texas?
Under Tex. Fam. Code § 154.182, the obligor is required to provide medical support and health dental insurance for the child. The cost of health insurance is deducted from the obligor’s gross income to determine net resources, or ordered as cash medical support (capped at 9% of obligor’s gross income).