For two children before the court, the Texas guideline is 25% of the paying parent's monthly net resources (Family Code §154.125). That's 5 points more than the 20% for one child — and it's applied to net resources, not gross pay.
Sample amounts for two children
These examples assume a single W-2 employee using the Texas Attorney General's 2026 tax method to convert gross wages to net resources. Yours may differ with health-insurance deductions or other income.
| Monthly gross income | Net resources | Support (25%) |
|---|---|---|
| $3,000 | $2,592 | $648 |
| $4,000 | $3,396 | $849 |
| $5,000 | $4,199 | $1,050 |
| $6,000 | $4,957 | $1,239 |
| $8,000 | $6,364 | $1,591 |
| $10,000 | $7,771 | $1,943 |
What if the two children have different mothers or fathers?
The 25% figure is for two children in the same case. If the paying parent also supports children in another household, Texas uses a different, lower percentage table under §154.129 — for example, the percentage for "2 children before the court" steps down when there are additional children elsewhere. Those multi-family situations aren't captured by the simple calculator and are worth an attorney's review.
Low-income rule
If the paying parent's net resources are below $1,000/month, two children fall under the low-income schedule at 20% instead of 25%.