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06/28/2026

ALL ABUT THE LAW —-

Debt Threshold: Americans owing $2,500 or more in child support may have their passports revoked, affecting travel rights.

Resolution Steps: To regain a passport, individuals must contact their state, pay the debt in full, or arrange an approved payment plan with Child Support Enforcement.

Travel Impact: Revoked passports prevent international travel; limited-validity passports may be issued only for returning to the U.S., and the process can take 2-3 weeks or more.

The information contained in my legal blog are general legal information for the state of Texas. Please consult with a lawyer of your choice regarding your specific situation for the specific state you are in. Please also note that the laws of Texas change from time to time, so make sure you get the latest laws for your matter or case. By reading any of the legal posts in my blog, you understand that I am not your attorney and I am not giving you legal advice for your specific situation.

Creevy Law Group


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For those who owe child support, their debt is reported automatically

01/20/2026

ALL ABOUT THE LAW --

New Texas Notary Public law effective 1/1/2026:

Texas Administrative Rules — Effective January 1, 2026. These administrative rules adopted by the Texas Secretary of State implement the notary education requirements enacted by Senate Bill 693 during the 89th Legislature. Under the rules, both traditional and online notaries are required to complete an education course offered by the Texas Secretary of State that is no more than two hours in length and to achieve a minimum score of 70 percent on the required assessment. A $20 fee applies to each assessment attempt.

The information contained in my legal blog are general legal information for the state of Texas. Please consult with a lawyer of your choice regarding your specific situation for the specific state you are in. Please also note that the laws of Texas change from time to time, so make sure you get the latest laws for your matter or case. By reading any of the legal posts in my blog, you understand that I am not your attorney and I am not giving you legal advice for your specific situation.