1 Texas Administrative Code § 55.202 – Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) Obligee–The person to whom child support is due.

(2) Obligor–The person who owes child support.

(3) Parties–The parties to a Chapter 232 hearing are the petitioner, the obligor, and the designated representative of the Title IV-D agency in a Title IV-D case.

(4) Petitioner–The party filing the Petition to Suspend License; the petitioner may be the designated representative of a child support agency, or the obligee, either personally or through his or her representative.

(5) Representative–An attorney licensed in the State of Texas or another state or a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of Texas or another state.

(6) Title IV-D agency–The Office of the Attorney General is the agency designated by Texas law to perform the functions and provide the services required by Title IV-D of the Social Security Act.

(7) Administrative Law Judge–Includes an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings or any other administrative law judge designated by the Title IV-D Director or the Director’s designee.