Texas HB4509 amends the Family Code to allow courts to order financial support for adults with medically determinable disabilities.

Texas HB4509 amends the Family Code to allow courts to order financial support for adults with medically determinable disabilities. The court can order parents to provide financial support until the adult reaches 21 years of age. The court must consider the adult's needs, the parents' financial resources, and any other financial resources available. The court can also order a medical examination before determining the disability. The changes apply to suits filed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4509 amends the Family Code to allow courts to order financial support for adults with medically determinable disabilities.

Texas HB4509 amends the Family Code to allow courts to order financial support for adults with medically determinable disabilities. The court can order parents to provide financial support until the adult reaches 21 years of age. The court must consider the adult's needs, the parents' financial resources, and any other financial resources available. The court can also order a medical examination before determining the disability. The changes apply to suits filed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025.