most states go after the father for repayment for food stamps if they leave
does getting food stamps automatically place the father on child support in Texas?
If your child receives food stamps, Medicaid, WIC, or other government benefits,
the OAG has the right to file for a child support order to offset the cost of those services, even if the parents don't apply for support.Jan 12, 2023
https://texaslawhelp.org/article/child-support