Tex. Fam. Code Section 2.207
Marriage Conducted After License Expired; Penalty

(a)

A person who is to conduct a marriage ceremony shall determine whether the license has expired from the county clerk’s endorsement on the license.

(b)

A person who conducts a marriage ceremony after the marriage license has expired commits an offense. An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $500.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.

Source: Section 2.207 — Marriage Conducted After License Expired; Penalty, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.2.htm#2.207 (accessed Apr. 13, 2024).

2.001
Marriage License 2.002
Application for License 2.003
Application for License by Minor 2.004
Application Form 2.005
Proof of Identity and Age 2.006
Absent Applicant 2.007
Affidavit of Absent Applicant 2.008
Execution of Application by Clerk 2.009
Issuance of License 2.010
Aids Information 2.012
Violation by County Clerk 2.013
Premarital Education Courses 2.014
Family Trust Fund 2.0071
Maintenance of Records by Clerk Relating to License for Absent Applicant 2.0091
Application for and Issuance of License Through Remote Technology 2.101
General Age Requirement 2.201
Expiration of License 2.202
Persons Authorized to Conduct Ceremony 2.203
Ceremony 2.205
Discrimination in Conducting Marriage Prohibited 2.206
Return of License 2.207
Marriage Conducted After License Expired 2.208
Recording and Delivery of License 2.209
Duplicate License 2.301
Fraud, Mistake, or Illegality in Obtaining License 2.302
Ceremony Conducted by Unauthorized Person 2.401
Proof of Informal Marriage 2.402
Declaration and Registration of Informal Marriage 2.403
Proof of Identity and Age 2.404
Recording of Certificate or Declaration of Informal Marriage 2.405
Violation by County Clerk 2.501
Duty to Support 2.601
Rights of Certain Religious Organizations 2.602
Discrimination Against Religious Organization Prohibited

Accessed:
Apr. 13, 2024

§ 2.207’s source at texas.gov

Stay Connected

Join thousands of people who receive monthly site updates.

Get Legal Help

The State Bar of Texas runs a service for finding an attorney in good standing. Initial consultations are usually free or discounted: Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS)

Committed to Public Service

We will always provide free access to the current law. In addition, we provide special support for non-profit, educational, and government users. Through social entrepreneurship, we’re lowering the cost of legal services and increasing citizen access.

Navigate

California:	Codes
Colorado:	C.R.S.
Nevada:	NRS
New York:	Laws
Oregon:	OAR, ORS
Texas:	Statutes
World:	Rome Statute, International Dictionary

Location: https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._fam._code_section_2.207

Original Source: Section 2.207 — Marriage Conducted After License Expired; Penalty, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.2.htm#2.207 (last accessed Apr. 20, 2024).