Specialty tag(s): Child Support, Modifying Child Support
Mona Hosseiny-Tovar | August 26, 2025
Under the Texas Family Code, the maximum amount of monthly income used to calculate child support, commonly called the “cap” is reviewed and adjusted every six years.
Currently, the cap is $9,200. This means that if you are ordered to pay child support (the “obligor”) and your monthly net resources exceed $9,200, child support is calculated only on that $9,200 figure, not your full income. The exact percentage applied depends on the number of children being supported.
Beginning September 1, 2025, the cap will increase to $11,700.
This change will apply to:
If the new cap applies to your case, the maximum monthly child support obligations will be:
(These numbers reflect the statutory percentages applied to the $11,700 cap.)
If your child support case is pending on or after September 1, 2025, the higher cap will apply. Because of this, some individuals may benefit from resolving their child support case before September 1, 2025, in order to have the current $9,200 cap govern their obligation.
For an estimate of your monthly child support amounts, use our Child Support Calculator. (Please note: the calculator will reflect the new cap starting September 1, 2025.)
If you have questions about how the new child support cap may impact your case, our attorneys at Goranson Bain Ausley are here to help. Contact us today to discuss your options.
Our attorneys are experienced in all aspects of family law and will guide you through each step of the process, ensuring you have the information you need to make wise decisions and prepare for the future.
At Goranson Bain Ausley, we strive to deliver clarity about what comes next and confidence that you and your family’s future are more secure. Contact our team and discover how we can help you.
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