37.
Commissioners Court Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 01/26/2026
- Title:
- Ch. 517, Tex. Fam. Code-Interfering with Child Custody
- Submitted for:
- Jorge L. Trevino
- Submitted By:
- Jorge L. Trevino
- Department:
- Civil Legal Division
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to adopt a Resolution and approve an Order by the Commissioners Court to find that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Webb County, Texas to enact a civil penalty for interfering with a child custody court order pursuant to Section 157.551 of the Texas Family Code; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.
Background:
The Texas Legislature has authorized counties and cities to adopt and enforce civil penalties under Section 157.551 of the Texas Family Code. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 810 (H.B. 969), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
Previous Court Action:
Fiscal Impact
- Budget Account Number:
- na
- Funding Source:
- na
- Balance:
- na
Financial Impact:
na