Texas Child Support Cap Increases to $11,700 on September 1, 2025
What’s Changing?
- Review and Required Updates by the Attorney General’s Office
Every four years, the Texas Attorney General’s Child Support Division must review child support guidelines. The current review cycle concludes in August 2025, and the new guidelines officially take effect on September 1, 2025. - Increase in the Net Resources Cap
One of the most significant changes is the increase in the net resources cap used for calculating child support.
- Old cap: $9,200 per month
- New cap (effective Sept. 1, 2025): $11,700 per month
This means that the guideline percentages for child support (20% for one child, 25% for two, etc.) will now apply to a parent’s net resources up to $11,700 per month instead of $9,200 of the parent’s net resources. Parents with higher incomes will likely see an increase in child support obligations.
Example: How the New Cap Affects Child Support
Let’s look at how child support changes with the cap increase from $9,200 to $11,700:
- Parent’s Net Monthly Income: $12,500
- Number of Children Before the Court: 2 (Guideline Provisions = 25% of monthly net income)
Before September 1, 2025 (cap = $9,200):
- $9,200 × 25% = $2,300/month child support
After September 1, 2025 (cap = $11,700):
- $11,700 × 25% = $2,925/month child support
Difference: $625 more per month under the new guidelines.
This example shows how parents with a net income above $9,200/month will likely see higher child support obligations in matters determining child support after September 1, 2025.
How This Impacts Families
Non-Custodial Parents in a lawsuit involving a minor child and child support (Obligors)
- If your income is over $9,200 per month, your child support support obligations may increase significantly.
Custodial Parents in a lawsuit involving a minor child and child support (Obligees)
- With the cap raised to $11,700, you may receive higher monthly support than you would have before September 1, 2025.
How to Prepare Now
| Action | Why It’s Important |
| Review Your Current Order | See how the new cap could affect payments. |
| Gather Financial Records | Updated income and expense proof may be required. |
| Talk to a Family Law Attorney | Legal guidance ensures you’re prepared, and have the knowledge you need when the changes take effect. |
Conclusion
Starting September 1, 2025, Texas will raise the child support cap from $9,200 to $11,700. For higher-income parents, this can mean hundreds of dollars more per month in child support obligations.
If you need help understanding how these updates affect you and your family, our Denton County family law team is here to guide you through the transition and protect your rights. The family lawyers at Peace & Associates will meet with you and discuss the changes with you.
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