Sec. 2.203. CEREMONY. (a) On receiving an unexpired marriage license, an authorized person may conduct the marriage ceremony as provided by this subchapter.
(b) A person may assent to marriage by the appearance of a proxy appointed in the affidavit authorized by Subchapter A if the person is:
(1) a member of the armed forces of the United States stationed in another country in support of combat or another military operation; and
(2) unable to attend the ceremony.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 650 (H.B. 869), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship
Chapter 2 - The Marriage Relationship
Subchapter C. Ceremony and Return of License
Section 2.201. Expiration of License
Section 2.202. Persons Authorized to Conduct Ceremony
Section 2.204. 72-Hour Waiting Period; Exceptions
Section 2.205. Discrimination in Conducting Marriage Prohibited
Section 2.206. Return of License; Penalty
Section 2.207. Marriage Conducted After License Expired; Penalty