Sec. 154.0655.  IMPUTATION OF INCOME.  (a) In this section, "resources" has the meaning assigned by Section 154.062(b).
(b)  To the extent possible, the court shall rely on evidence of a party's resources when applying the support guidelines.
(c)  In the absence of evidence of a party's resources, the court, when applying Section 154.066 or 154.068, shall consider relevant background circumstances regarding the obligor, including:
(1)  the obligor's:
(A)  assets;
(B)  residence;
(C)  employment;
(D)  earnings history;
(E)  job skills;
(F)  educational attainment;
(G)  literacy;
(H)  age;
(I)  health;
(J)  criminal history;
(K)  barriers to employment; and
(L)  record of seeking work; 
(2)  job opportunities in the obligor's community;
(3)  the prevailing wage in the obligor's community; and
(4)  whether there are employers willing to hire the obligor.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 552 (S.B. 286), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.