Texas HB3311 amends the priority of claims against a decedent's estate, giving precedence to child support arrearages.

Texas HB3311 modifies the Texas Estates Code to adjust the priority of claims against a decedent's estate. Specifically, it elevates the priority of claims for delinquent child support and child support arrearages, whether confirmed by court judgment or administratively determined, to Class 3 claims. This change ensures these claims are paid before others, including tax liens, which are designated as Class 4 claims. The amendments apply only to estates of decedents who pass away on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3311 amends the priority of claims against a decedent's estate, giving precedence to child support arrearages.

Texas HB3311 modifies the Texas Estates Code to adjust the priority of claims against a decedent's estate. Specifically, it elevates the priority of claims for delinquent child support and child support arrearages, whether confirmed by court judgment or administratively determined, to Class 3 claims. This change ensures these claims are paid before others, including tax liens, which are designated as Class 4 claims. The amendments apply only to estates of decedents who pass away on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.