The bill amends the Texas Family Code to establish a stricter age requirement for marriage licenses. Specifically, it prohibits the issuance of a marriage license if either applicant is under 18 years of age, eliminating previous provisions that allowed for exceptions if a court order removing the disabilities of minority was obtained. The amendments to Sections 2.009(a), 2.101, and 6.205 clarify that a marriage is void if either party is younger than 18, regardless of any court orders that may have been granted in Texas or another state.

Additionally, the bill repeals Section 2.003 of the Family Code, which likely contained previous regulations regarding marriage licenses for minors. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply only to applications for marriage licenses filed on or after that date, ensuring that any applications submitted before this date will be governed by the existing laws.

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)