License Suspensions: Driver, Professional & Recreational
Quick answer
Texas can suspend a parent’s driver, professional, and recreational licenses once child support arrears reach three or more months, and usually reinstates them after a down payment and a signed payment agreement (Family Code ch. 232).
Once arrears equal or exceed three months of support and proper notice is given, agencies can suspend a parent's driver, professional, or recreational licenses (Texas Family Code ch. 232).
Getting a license back
Reinstatement usually requires a down payment and a signed payment agreement before driving or professional privileges are restored.
Fighting a suspension
Present documentation of prior payments, accounting errors, or genuine financial hardship, and submit a workable repayment proposal with a request for conditional reinstatement.
After reinstatement
Get the reinstatement letter from the agency, confirm your status with the DMV or licensing board, and keep copies for your employment records.
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