Parents perpetually behind on child support payments will soon realize, if they haven’t already, the state of Texas has added yet another arrow to its collection quiver.
Under the new law, which went into effect on Sept. 1, the Texas Attorney General’s office will have the authority to deny vehicle registration renewals for parents once they miss six consecutive months of child support payments. While the new statue is designed to show Texas’ parents the state is serious about the collection of child support payments, it may create obstacles for working mothers and fathers dependent upon their personal vehicle to earn a living to pay for their children’s needs.
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