The bill amends the Texas Family Code to establish stricter regulations regarding the issuance of marriage licenses to individuals under the age of 18. Specifically, it states that a county clerk may not issue a marriage license if either applicant is under 18 years of age, regardless of whether they have obtained a court order removing the disabilities of minority. This change eliminates previous provisions that allowed for exceptions based on court orders for minors, thereby making it clear that no marriage licenses can be issued to individuals under 18 without exception.

Additionally, the bill repeals Section 2.003 of the Family Code, which likely contained previous regulations regarding marriage licenses for minors. The amendments to Sections 2.009(a), 2.101, and 6.205 reinforce the new age requirement by stating that marriages are void if either party is under 18 years of age, again without exceptions for court orders. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply only to applications for marriage licenses filed on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 2.009, Family Code 2.101, Family Code 6.205, Family Code 2.003 (Family Code 2, Family Code 6)