DFPS requests a court order for child support unless parental rights have been terminated. See 5341 Requesting Child Support From the Parents of Children in DFPS Conservatorship.

The court may order the parent to pay child support if both of the following apply:

• The parent is financially able to make the payments.
• DFPS is appointed permanent managing conservator, but the parent’s parental rights have not been terminated.

The court has the discretion to order child support in cases where either of the following applies:

• DFPS is appointed temporary managing conservator.
• Parental rights have been terminated.

Texas Family Code §154.001External Link

40 TAC §700.1108(a)External Link