Texas Child Support Estimator

Texas · Family law

Texas Child Support Guideline Estimator

Estimate the guideline portion of monthly child support for a single household using Texas statutory net resources.

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When this applies For one to five children in one household, using the cap effective September 1, 2025. Other children the payer has a duty to support, medical or dental support orders, deviations, and additional support above the cap require separate review.

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Calculator inputs

Include other children the payer has a legal duty to support.

Use the payer’s amount under Texas Family Code § 154.062. Amount in U.S. dollars.

This version supports one to five children in one household.

Worked example

See how it works

At $4,000 in statutory monthly net resources for two children, the 25% guideline calculation is $1,000 per month.

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Method & sources

Choose the guideline percentage for the number of children and use the separate low-income schedule below $1,000 in monthly net resources. Apply the percentage to resources up to the guideline cap.

Is statutory net resources the same as take-home pay?

Use the definition and deductions in Texas Family Code § 154.062. A paycheck’s take-home amount may differ from the amount used for child support.

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