Marriage Licenses

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on marriage licenses passed in 2025?

The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 1 laws related to marriage licenses. These bills were authored by 1 different legislators and address various aspects of marriage licenses policy in Texas.

Did marriage licenses bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?

Marriage Licenses legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.

Which Texas legislators authored the most marriage licenses bills?

The leading authors of marriage licenses legislation include Rep. Christian Manuel (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on marriage licenses issues during the 89th Legislature.

What subjects are related to marriage licenses in Texas law?

Marriage Licenses legislation frequently overlaps with Protection of Personal Information, Family--family Violence, County Government. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.

Is there bipartisan support for marriage licenses legislation in Texas?

Yes, 1 of the 1 marriage licenses bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on marriage licenses policy.

When do Texas marriage licenses laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?

Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some marriage licenses bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.