1. (a) In this section, "resources" has the meaning assigned by Section 154.062(b).
2. (b) To the extent possible, the court shall rely on evidence of a party's resources when applying the support guidelines.

3. (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. (1) the obligor's:

      1. (A) assets;
      2. (B) residence;
      3. (C) employment;
      4. (D) earnings history;
      5. (E) job skills;
      6. (F) educational attainment;
      7. (G) literacy;
      8. (H) age;
      9. (I) health;
      10. (J) criminal history;
      11. (K) barriers to employment; and
      12. (L) record of seeking work;
   2. (2) job opportunities in the obligor's community;
   3. (3) the prevailing wage in the obligor's community; and
   4. (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.