Texas SB1404 modifies notice and judgment requirements in suits affecting parent-child relationships.

Texas SB1404 amends the Family Code to change how courts handle notice and judgments in suits affecting parent-child relationships. Courts may consider due process met by delivering written notice to a party's last known address, email, or employment address. Parties must provide an email for receiving legal notices. Judgments for attorney's fees and court costs must be separate from judgments for arrearages. These changes apply to pending and future cases. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1404 modifies notice and judgment requirements in suits affecting parent-child relationships.

Texas SB1404 amends the Family Code to change how courts handle notice and judgments in suits affecting parent-child relationships. Courts may consider due process met by delivering written notice to a party's last known address, email, or employment address. Parties must provide an email for receiving legal notices. Judgments for attorney's fees and court costs must be separate from judgments for arrearages. These changes apply to pending and future cases. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.