Child Support Guidelines in Texas
The model, the factors, and the official table for Texas.
Reference only — no accounts, no personal data collected.Texas sets child support through statewide guidelines. This page explains the calculation model Texas uses, the factors that go into it, and where to find the official support schedule.
The Model Used in Texas
Texas uses a Percentage of Income model. Support is a fixed percentage of the non-custodial parent's income, scaled by the number of children, rather than pooling both parents' incomes.
Factors Texas Considers
- The non-custodial parent's net (or gross) income
- The number of children covered
- A fixed percentage per child set by statute
- Health insurance and medical costs added on top in most states
- Sometimes a parenting-time adjustment for very high overnights
Base Obligation Table
The dollar amounts come from the Texas Child Support Schedule, published by the Texas Office of the Attorney General — Child Support. The schedule turns the inputs above into a monthly obligation. See the official schedule on the agency site: https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/child-support.
Texas applies a percentage of net resources: 20% for one child, 25% for two, 30% for three, 35% for four, and 40% for five or more, capped at a certain net-resource amount.
Frequently Asked Questions
What model does Texas use for child support?
Texas uses the Percentage of Income model. See "The Model Used in Texas" above for how it works.
Does parenting time affect support in Texas?
In Texas, parenting time is usually not the main driver under the percentage model, though a court may adjust for very high overnights in some cases.
Where do I find the official Texas support table?
The official schedule is published by the Texas Office of the Attorney General — Child Support. A link is in the "Base Obligation Table" section above.
Is this the final amount I will pay or receive?
Not necessarily. Courts can deviate for extraordinary medical needs, private school, or travel costs. Use the official schedule or a family-law attorney for a case-specific number.