Texas child support at a glance
- Guideline model: Percentage of the paying parent's net resources
- Income used: Net resources: income minus Social Security tax, federal income tax (as a single filer), state tax, union dues and the child's health and dental insurance (Tex. Fam. Code §154.062).
- Percentages: 20% for one child, 25% for two, 30% for three, 35% for four, 40% for five, and not less than the five-child amount for six or more, applied to net resources from $1,000 a month up to the cap. A separate low-income schedule applies below $1,000 (§154.125).
- High incomes: The guidelines apply to the first $11,700 of monthly net resources (raised from $9,200 on September 1, 2025). Above that, a court may add support based on the child's proven needs (§154.126).
- Shared parenting time: The statute sets no overnight threshold. The amount of possession and access time is one factor a court may consider when departing from the guidelines (§154.123(b)(4)).
- When support ends: At 18 or high school graduation, whichever is later; support can continue indefinitely for a disabled child (§154.001).
Official calculator or worksheet: Texas Attorney General monthly child support calculator
This page explains the rules; it does not calculate an order. Health insurance, child care, other children and deviations change the result. Use the official tool and confirm with a family-law attorney licensed in Texas.