AUSTIN (KXAN) — "Why am I at $80,000 behind?" Ian Evilsizor asked.

The frustrated single father explained that's how much he's owed in child support for his daughter.

Single mom Jennifer Banford quickly chimed in regarding her two daughters: "The balance now, I think, is $21,000." She added that doesn't include medical bills that have not been paid and reached $6,000.

Christie Schultz, another single mom, said she's waiting on $600 — money meant to go towards raising her four kids. The three parents didn't know each other until recently but now share a common challenge after not receiving child support payments. Lawmakers have heard similar concerns, which led them to make changes going into effect this year.

The Office of the Texas Attorney General enforces child support. Banford said

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