Tex. Fam. Code Section 231.006
Ineligibility to Receive State Grants or Loans or Receive Payment on State Contracts


(a)

A child support obligor who is more than 30 days delinquent in paying child support and a business entity in which the obligor is a sole proprietor, partner, shareholder, or owner with an ownership interest of at least 25 percent is not eligible to:

(1)

receive payments from state funds under a contract to provide property, materials, or services; or

(2)

receive a state-funded grant or loan.

(a-1)

Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 972, Sec. 65(1), eff. September 1, 2007.

(b)

A child support obligor or business entity ineligible to receive payments under Subsection (a) remains ineligible until:

(1)

all arrearages have been paid;

(2)

the obligor is in compliance with a written repayment agreement or court order as to any existing delinquency; or

(3)

the court of continuing jurisdiction over the child support order has granted the obligor an exemption from Subsection (a) as part of a court-supervised effort to improve earnings and child support payments.

(c)

A bid or an application for a contract, grant, or loan paid from state funds must include the name and social security number of the individual or sole proprietor and each partner, shareholder, or owner with an ownership interest of at least 25 percent of the business entity submitting the bid or application.

(d)

A contract, bid, or application subject to the requirements of this section must include the following statement:
"Under Section 231.006 (Ineligibility to Receive State Grants or Loans or Receive Payment on State Contracts), Family Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, bid, or application is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate."

(e)

If a state agency determines that an individual or business entity holding a state contract is ineligible to receive payment under Subsection (a), the contract may be terminated.

(f)

If the certificate required under Subsection (d) is shown to be false, the vendor is liable to the state for attorney’s fees, the costs necessary to complete the contract, including the cost of advertising and awarding a second contract, and any other damages provided by law or contract.

(g)

This section does not create a cause of action to contest a bid or award of a state grant, loan, or contract. This section does not impose a duty on the Title IV-D agency to collect information to send to the comptroller to withhold a payment to a business entity. The Title IV-D agency and other affected agencies are encouraged to develop a system by which the Title IV-D agency may identify a business entity that is ineligible to receive a state payment under Subsection (a) and to ensure that a state payment to the entity is not made. This system should be implemented using existing funds and only if the Title IV-D agency, comptroller, and other affected agencies determine that it will be cost-effective.

(h)

This section does not apply to a contract between governmental entities.

(i)

The Title IV-D agency may adopt rules or prescribe forms to implement any provision of this section.

(j)

A state agency may accept a bid that does not include the information required under Subsection (c) if the state agency collects the information before the contract, grant, or loan is executed.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 82, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 28, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 437, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1015, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 972 (S.B. 228), Sec. 45, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 972 (S.B. 228), Sec. 65(1), eff. September 1, 2007.

Source: Section 231.006 — Ineligibility to Receive State Grants or Loans or Receive Payment on State Contracts, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.­231.­htm#231.­006 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

231.001
Designation of Title Iv-d Agency
231.002
Powers and Duties
231.003
Forms and Procedures
231.005
Biennial Report Required
231.006
Ineligibility to Receive State Grants or Loans or Receive Payment on State Contracts
231.007
Debts to State
231.008
Disposition of Funds
231.009
Payment of Penalties
231.010
Cooperation with Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
231.0011
Development of Statewide Integrated System for Child Support, Medical Support, and Dental Support Enforcement
231.0012
Child Support Enforcement Management
231.012
Child Support Work Group
231.0013
Dedication of Funds
231.014
Personnel
231.015
Insurance Reporting Program
231.016
Dismissal of Certain Claims Against Title Iv-d Agency or Title Iv-d Agency Employee
231.101
Title Iv-d Child Support Services
231.102
Eligibility for Child Support Services
231.103
Application and Service Fees
231.104
Assignment of Right to Support
231.105
Notice of Change of Payee
231.106
Notice of Termination of Assignment
231.107
Certificate of Assignment or of Termination of Assignment
231.108
Confidentiality of Records and Privileged Communications
231.109
Attorneys Representing State
231.110
Authorization of Service
231.111
Disqualification of Agency
231.112
Information on Paternity Establishment
231.113
Enforcement of Support Obligations in Public Assistance Cases
231.114
Reports of Child Support Payments to Consumer Reporting Agencies
231.115
Noncooperation by Recipient of Public Assistance
231.116
Information on Internet
231.117
Employment Services-related Referrals for Unemployed and Underemployed Obligors
231.118
Service of Citation
231.119
Ombudsman Program
231.120
Toll-free Telephone Number for Employers
231.121
Availability of Brochures
231.122
Monitoring Child Support Cases
231.123
Cooperation with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Programs
231.124
Child Support Arrearages Payment Incentive Program
231.201
Definitions
231.202
Authorized Costs and Fees in Title Iv-d Cases
231.203
State Exemption from Bond Not Affected
231.204
Prohibited Fees in Title Iv-d Cases
231.205
Limitations on Liability of Attorney General for Authorized Fees and Costs
231.206
Restriction on Fees for Child Support or Registry Services in Title Iv-d Cases
231.207
Method of Billing for Allowable Fees
231.208
Agreements for Reimbursement in Lieu of Fees
231.209
Payment for Services Not Affected by This Subchapter
231.210
Authority to Pay Litigation Expenses
231.211
Award of Cost Against Nonprevailing Party in Title Iv-d Case
231.301
Title Iv-d Parent Locator Services
231.302
Information to Assist in Location of Persons or Property
231.303
Title Iv-d Administrative Subpoena
231.305
Memorandum of Understanding on Child Support for Children Receiving Public Assistance
231.306
Maximizing Medical Support and Dental Support Establishment and Collection by the Title Iv-d Agency
231.307
Financial Institution Data Matches
231.308
Public Identification of Certain Obligors
231.309
Rewards for Information
231.1015
Administrative Adjustment of Support Obligations During Obligor’s Incarceration
231.1016
Review of Administrative Adjustment of Support Obligations
231.1017
Modification of Support Obligation After Obligor’s Release from Incarceration
231.1165
Information on Service of Citation
231.1211
Informational Materials on Standard Possession Order
231.2025
Contingency Fees

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

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