Sec. 71.039. PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE OF MARRIAGE LICENSE THROUGH REMOTE TECHNOLOGY. The council, in consultation with the Department of State Health Services, by rule shall develop and implement a voluntary certification process under which a county clerk may be certified to issue a marriage license to applicants through the use of remote technology in accordance with procedures adopted by the council. The procedures adopted by the council must ensure sufficient verification of each applicant's age and identity to prevent fraud.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 857 (S.B. 907), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Court Administration
Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 71.031. Continuous Study
Section 71.032. Receipt of Advice on Remedies
Section 71.033. Methods for Improvement
Section 71.034. Reports; Investigations
Section 71.035. Statistics; Enforcement by Mandamus
Section 71.0351. Bail and Pretrial Release Information
Section 71.0352. Juvenile Data: Justice, Municipal, and Truancy Courts
Section 71.0353. Trafficking of Persons Information
Section 71.0355. Plan and Report on Court-Ordered Representation
Section 71.036. Public Hearings
Section 71.037. Specialty Court Best Practices
Section 71.038. Regional Information
Section 71.039. Procedures for Issuance of Marriage License Through Remote Technology