Sec. 6.306. JURISDICTION TO ANNUL MARRIAGE. (a) A suit for annulment of a marriage may be maintained in this state only if the parties were married in this state or if either party is domiciled in this state.
(b) A suit for annulment is a suit in rem, affecting the status of the parties to the marriage.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship
Subtitle C - Dissolution of Marriage
Chapter 6 - Suit for Dissolution of Marriage
Subchapter D. Jurisdiction, Venue, and Residence Qualifications
Section 6.301. General Residency Rule for Divorce Suit
Section 6.302. Suit for Divorce by Nonresident Spouse
Section 6.303. Absence on Public Service
Section 6.304. Armed Forces Personnel Not Previously Residents
Section 6.305. Acquiring Jurisdiction Over Nonresident Respondent
Section 6.306. Jurisdiction to Annul Marriage