Texas § FA.8.106 - MAXIMUM AMOUNT WITHHELD FROM EARNINGS
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § FA.8.106 — MAXIMUM AMOUNT WITHHELD FROM EARNINGS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ FA.8.106. MAXIMUM AMOUNT WITHHELD FROM EARNINGS
MAXIMUM AMOUNT WITHHELD FROM EARNINGS. An order or writ of withholding must direct that an obligor's employer withhold from the obligor's disposable earnings the lesser of: (1) the amount specified in the order or writ; or (2) an amount that, when added to the amount of income being withheld by the employer for child support, is equal to 50 percent of the obligor's disposable earnings. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 807, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § FA.8.106
What does The Texas Constitution § FA.8.106 cover?
Section FA.8.106 ("MAXIMUM AMOUNT WITHHELD FROM EARNINGS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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