Texas Parents Left Hanging as Paxton's Botched Child Support System Delays Child Support, Sparks Outrage
Texas parents face delays in receiving child support payments due to system upgrades at the Attorney General's office.
hoodline.comI can share what’s publicly known, but I don’t have live access to current news in this moment. Here’s what’s been reported recently about the Texas Attorney General’s Office (OAG) and its Child Support Division:
- Texas OAG launched a modernized child support system called ChAMP (Children Are My Priority). The rollout is intended to replace a legacy mainframe and includes self-service portals for parents. Since going live, the system has processed millions of payments and disbursed hundreds of millions in support, reflecting a move toward more efficient case processing and better access for families [sources reflecting the 2025 modernization efforts and system metrics].
- There have been reports of delays and frustration from some Texas parents after the implementation of the new system, with delays in payments and complaints about the transition period. The OAG has stated that the upgrade aims to improve security, efficiency, and customer experience, though operational hiccups during the transition have been reported by media outlets [news coverage from mid-2025].
- The OAG’s Child Support Division remains the state’s official enforcement agency for child support, handling activities such as locating absent parents, establishing paternity, enforcing orders, and distributing payments to families [official overview pages and state summaries].
Would you like me to pull the latest specific articles or press releases and provide direct citations with links? If you have a preferred date range (e.g., past 30 days, past quarter) or a particular city within Texas, I can narrow it down.