Tex. Family Code § 157.212
This is the official text of Tex. Family Code § 157.212, part of Texas’s Family Code — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§ 157.212. TERM OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION.
Official statutory text
The initial period of community supervision may not exceed 10 years. The court may continue the community supervision beyond 10 years until the earlier of:
(1) the second anniversary of the date on which the community supervision first exceeded 10 years; or
(2) the date on which all child support, including arrearages and interest, has been paid.
(1) the second anniversary of the date on which the community supervision first exceeded 10 years; or
(2) the date on which all child support, including arrearages and interest, has been paid.
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