Sec. 2.205. DISCRIMINATION IN CONDUCTING MARRIAGE PROHIBITED. (a) A person authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony by this subchapter is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, religion, or national origin against an applicant who is otherwise competent to be married.
(b) On a finding by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct that a person has intentionally violated Subsection (a), the commission may recommend to the supreme court that the person be removed from office.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.
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