Tex. Fam. Code Section 6.204
Recognition of Same-sex Marriage or Civil Union

(a)

In this section, “civil union” means any relationship status other than marriage that:

(1)

is intended as an alternative to marriage or applies primarily to cohabitating persons; and

(2)

grants to the parties of the relationship legal protections, benefits, or responsibilities granted to the spouses of a marriage.

(b)

A marriage between persons of the same sex or a civil union is contrary to the public policy of this state and is void in this state.

(c)

The state or an agency or political subdivision of the state may not give effect to a:

(1)

public act, record, or judicial proceeding that creates, recognizes, or validates a marriage between persons of the same sex or a civil union in this state or in any other jurisdiction; or

(2)

right or claim to any legal protection, benefit, or responsibility asserted as a result of a marriage between persons of the same sex or a civil union in this state or in any other jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 124, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Source: Section 6.204 — Recognition of Same-sex Marriage or Civil Union, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.­6.­htm#6.­204 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

6.001
Insupportability 6.002
Cruelty 6.003
Adultery 6.004
Conviction of Felony 6.005
Abandonment 6.006
Living Apart 6.007
Confinement in Mental Hospital 6.008
Defenses 6.103
Underage Annulment Barred by Adulthood 6.104
Discretionary Annulment of Underage Marriage 6.105
Under Influence of Alcohol or Narcotics 6.106
Impotency 6.107
Fraud, Duress, or Force 6.108
Mental Incapacity 6.109
Concealed Divorce 6.111
Death of Party to Voidable Marriage 6.201
Consanguinity 6.202
Marriage During Existence of Prior Marriage 6.203
Certain Void Marriages Validated 6.204
Recognition of Same-sex Marriage or Civil Union 6.205
Marriage to Minor 6.206
Marriage to Stepchild or Stepparent 6.301
General Residency Rule for Divorce Suit 6.302
Suit for Divorce by Nonresident Spouse 6.303
Absence on Public Service 6.304
Armed Forces Personnel Not Previously Residents 6.305
Acquiring Jurisdiction over Nonresident Respondent 6.306
Jurisdiction to Annul Marriage 6.307
Jurisdiction to Declare Marriage Void 6.308
Exercising Partial Jurisdiction 6.401
Caption 6.402
Pleadings 6.403
Answer 6.404
Information Regarding Protective Orders 6.405
Protective Order and Related Orders 6.406
Mandatory Joinder of Suit Affecting Parent-child Relationship 6.407
Transfer of Suit Affecting Parent-child Relationship to Divorce Court 6.408
Service of Citation 6.409
Citation by Publication 6.410
Report to Accompany Petition 6.411
Confidentiality of Pleadings 6.501
Temporary Restraining Order 6.502
Temporary Injunction and Other Temporary Orders 6.503
Affidavit, Verified Pleading, and Bond Not Required 6.504
Protective Orders 6.505
Counseling 6.506
Contempt 6.507
Interlocutory Appeal 6.601
Arbitration Procedures 6.602
Mediation Procedures 6.604
Informal Settlement Conference 6.701
Failure to Answer 6.702
Waiting Period 6.703
Jury 6.704
Testimony of Husband or Wife 6.705
Testimony by Marriage Counselor 6.706
Change of Name 6.707
Transfers and Debts Pending Decree 6.708
Costs 6.709
Temporary Orders During Appeal 6.710
Notice of Final Decree 6.711
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law 6.712
Date of Marriage Requirement in Final Decree 6.801
Remarriage 6.802
Waiver of Prohibition Against Remarriage 6.4035
Waiver of Service 6.6015
Determination of Validity and Enforceability of Contract Containing Agreement to Arbitrate
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 6.204’s source at texas​.gov