Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 497 amends the Family Code to require a court that orders a parent to provide for support of a disabled child to designate a parent or guardian to receive the support for the child. The court is authorized to allow a child 18 years of age or older to receive the support directly. The act also extends the right to sue for support of a disabled child to a person having custody or guardianship of the child and to a child who is 18 years of age or older, does not have a mental disability, and is determined to be capable of managing financial affairs.