# Tex. Family Code § 154.003: MANNER OF PAYMENT

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C154_S154.003

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Family Code § 154.003
- **Heading:** MANNER OF PAYMENT
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 154 / Section 154.003

## Text

The court may order that child support be paid by:

(1) periodic payments;

(2) a lump-sum payment;

(3) an annuity purchase;

(4) the setting aside of property to be administered for the support of the child as specified in the order;

(5) pension, retirement, or other employee benefits in accordance with an enforceable qualified domestic relations order or similar order under Subchapter J, Chapter 157; or

(6) any combination of periodic payments, lump-sum payments, annuity purchases, or setting aside of property.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Family Code § 154.001 § 154.001. SUPPORT OF CHILD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C154_S154.001.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 154.002 § 154.002. CHILD SUPPORT THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C154_S154.002.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 154.003 § 154.003. MANNER OF PAYMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C154_S154.003.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 154.004 § 154.004. PLACE OF PAYMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C154_S154.004.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 154.005 § 154.005. PAYMENTS OF SUPPORT OBLIGATION BY TRUST.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C154_S154.005.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 154.006 § 154.006. TERMINATION OF DUTY OF SUPPORT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C154_S154.006.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 154.007 § 154.007. ORDER TO WITHHOLD CHILD SUPPORT FROM INCOME.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C154_S154.007.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 154.008 § 154.008. PROVISION FOR MEDICAL SUPPORT AND DENTAL SUPPORT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C154_S154.008.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 154.009 § 154.009. RETROACTIVE CHILD SUPPORT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C154_S154.009.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 154.010 § 154.010. NO DISCRIMINATION BASED ON MARITAL STATUS OF PARENTS OR SEX.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C154_S154.010.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 154.011 § 154.011. SUPPORT NOT CONDITIONED ON POSSESSION OR ACCESS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C154_S154.011.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 154.012 § 154.012. SUPPORT PAID IN EXCESS OF SUPPORT ORDER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C154_S154.012.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 154.013 § 154.013. CONTINUATION OF DUTY TO PAY SUPPORT AFTER DEATH OF OBLIGEE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C154_S154.013.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 154.014 § 154.014. PAYMENTS IN EXCESS OF COURT-ORDERED AMOUNT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C154_S154.014.md)

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