Sec. 6.205. MARRIAGE TO MINOR. A marriage is void if either party to the marriage is younger than 18 years of age, unless a court order removing the disabilities of minority of the party for general purposes has been obtained in this state or in another state.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268 (S.B. 6), Sec. 4.17, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 52 (S.B. 432), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (S.B. 1705), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship
Subtitle C - Dissolution of Marriage
Chapter 6 - Suit for Dissolution of Marriage
Subchapter C. Declaring a Marriage Void
Section 6.202. Marriage During Existence of Prior Marriage
Section 6.203. Certain Void Marriages Validated
Section 6.204. Recognition of Same-Sex Marriage or Civil Union