HB 865
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to spousal maintenance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 867
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a qualified domestic relations order for the payment of spousal maintenance and child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 913
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an award of costs and attorney's fees and the imposition of sanctions in certain suits for the dissolution of a marriage or affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Received from the House
HB 1012
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve certain personal property.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1013
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a requirement that a decree of divorce include the date of the marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1037
87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2923
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain persons who are disqualified from serving as the personal representative of a decedent's estate.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3005
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to annulment of a marriage on the grounds of concealed divorce.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3187
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3188
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a divorce on the ground of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3190
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the waiting period for a divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
SB 1475
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the issuance of a qualified domestic relations order for the payment of spousal maintenance and child support obligations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 559
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to written agreements incident to divorce or annulment.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 560
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property by persons who are parties to certain suits and decrees.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 922
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a divorce on the ground of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 926
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the waiting period for a divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 978
86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1689
86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to disclosure regarding the existence of a gestational agreement in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage and standing of an intended parent under a gestational agreement to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3085
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an award of costs and attorney's fees and the imposition of sanctions in certain suits for the dissolution of a marriage or affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 153
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 260
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property by persons who are parties to certain suits and decrees.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 261
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to written agreements incident to divorce or annulment.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1204
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to disclosure regarding the existence of a gestational agreement in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage and standing of an intended parent under a gestational agreement to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 65
85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the waiting period for a divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 93
85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a divorce on the ground of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 498
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 573
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 730
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to a disclosure by an attorney before accepting representation of a client in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1216
85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to disclosure regarding the existence of a gestational agreement in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage and standing of an intended parent under a gestational agreement to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1617
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to procedures in a suit for dissolution of a marriage or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2703
85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., SergioSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a temporary order appointing a receiver in a suit for dissolution of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3507
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to educational information regarding co-parenting on dissolution of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 4203
85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to rights to certain benefits accrued in the Texas County and District Retirement System.
House: Pensions
Transferred to Calendars Committee
SB 251
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 454
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain protective orders in a suit for dissolution of marriage or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, including a proceeding to adjudicate parentage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 1237
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to procedures in a suit for dissolution of a marriage or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 454
84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the waiting period for a divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 547
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the creation and dissolution of a covenant marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 562
84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 884
84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the abolishment of the Orange County child support office and to the divorce and contempt fees paid in Orange County.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 899
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in certain family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1195
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to a disclosure by an attorney before accepting representation of a client in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 1460
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a temporary restraining order for preservation of property and protection of the parties in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2418
84-0 (2015)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to decedents' estates.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3943
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4093
84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to repealing insupportability as a ground for divorce.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 47
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a court to partition the community property and to characterize future earnings of spouses as separate property on legal separation of the spouses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
SB 372
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the abolishment of the Orange County child support office and to the divorce and contempt fees paid in Orange County.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 531
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
SB 815
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a temporary restraining order for preservation of property and protection of the parties in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 995
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to decedents' estates.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1090
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 387
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to spousal maintenance agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 388
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the enforcement of a property distribution agreement incident to divorce or annulment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 389
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the enforcement of spousal maintenance agreements and property distribution agreements incident to divorce or annulment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 733
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain personal information included in a decree of dissolution of a marriage, a qualified domestic relations order, an order or writ of withholding, or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 750
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 850
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a waiver of service of process by a party to a suit for the dissolution of a marriage.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1575
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the effect on a credit report of certain transactions by a person's spouse pending a divorce decree.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1673
83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the creation and dissolution of a covenant marriage.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2675
83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2878
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain procedures in certain civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2985
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to marriage education courses for certain couples filing for divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3303
83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the waiting period for a divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3333
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the appointment of a parent as a child's managing conservator.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3470
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to a disclosure by an attorney before accepting representation of a client in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3490
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the liability of a spouse in certain divorce suits for costs, attorney's fees, and expenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3612
83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to marriage education courses for certain couples filing for divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3786
83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the liability of a spouse in certain divorce suits for costs, attorney's fees, and expenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 53
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a court to partition the community property and to characterize future earnings of spouses as separate property on legal separation of the spouses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 119
83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 285
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 1260
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the enforcement of spousal maintenance agreements and property distribution agreements incident to divorce or annulment.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1261
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain procedures in certain civil actions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 147
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 482
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to agreed orders in family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 541
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 547
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to a suit for legal separation in a marriage.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 901
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to spousal maintenance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 908
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the division of community property on dissolution of marriage.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2422
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the procedure for providing a copy of the final decree of dissolution of a marriage to a party who waived service of process.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2855
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to marriage education courses for certain couples filing for divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3707
82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the waiting period for certain spouses filing for divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 817
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the division of community property on dissolution of marriage.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1159
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to an exception to the residency requirements for filing a suit for dissolution of a marriage in this state for certain spouses of military personnel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1216
82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to determination of the validity and enforceability of a contract containing an arbitration agreement in suits for dissolution of marriage and certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 72
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the waiting period for issuing a decree in certain suits for divorce.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 313
81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 480
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to marriage education courses for certain couples filing for divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 910
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to notice requirements in certain counties for hearings in suits for dissolution of marriage and suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 912
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the enforcement by contempt of certain orders in family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 914
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2565
81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the rights and liabilities of the parties in a suit for dissolution of a marriage and certain post-dissolution proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2566
81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the rights of spouses and claims for reimbursement in relation to separate and community property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2568
81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the marital property interest in certain employee benefits.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 24
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the waiting period for issuing a decree in certain suits for divorce.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 478
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to personal information contained in certain decrees and orders in family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 866
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the rights and liabilities of the parties in a suit for dissolution of a marriage and certain post-dissolution proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2324
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the classification of certain types of marital property in regards to claims for payment of a criminal restitution judgment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2352
81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to marriage education courses for certain couples filing for divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 162
80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to access to certain information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or in an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 180
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the creation and dissolution of a covenant marriage.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 445
80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to a claim for reimbursement in a suit to dissolve a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1646
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the marital property interest in certain employee benefits.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1705
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the waiting period for issuing a decree in a suit for divorce.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1821
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the creation and dissolution of a covenant marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2606
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the waiting period for a divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2684
80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to marriage education courses for couples considering divorce and the waiting period for a divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3525
80-0 (2007)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the divorce of parents with children under 18 years of age.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3632
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the waiting period for issuing a decree in certain suits for divorce.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 430
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to a claim for reimbursement in a suit to dissolve a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 583
80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the waiting period for a divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1783
80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the waiting period for issuing a decree in certain suits for divorce.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to committee
HB 201
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the eligibility of a spouse for spousal maintenance in a suit for dissolution of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 202
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain marital property agreements.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 203
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to consideration of taxes in the division of property in the dissolution of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 206
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the property interests of spouses in connection with certain separate and community property.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 248
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the amendment of certain qualified domestic relations orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 410
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the property interests of spouses in connection with certain separate and community property.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 723
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, CorbinSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to certain reports filed with the bureau of vital statistics.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1176
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the designation of a former spouse as a survivor or P.O.D. payee of a multiple-party account before a decree of divorce or annulment is rendered.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 1204
79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to access to certain information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or in an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1965
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the grounds for a divorce and the division of property in a decree of divorce.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2106
79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to protections for certain customers of a financial institution.
House: Financial Institutions
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2117
79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the authority of the court to exclude a spouse from the marital residence pending a suit for divorce in certain circumstances.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2911
79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the issuance of certain court orders to protect victims of family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1275
79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the issuance of certain court orders to protect victims of family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 100
79-1 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the property interests of spouses in connection with certain separate and community property.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 39
79-2 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the property interests of spouses in connection with certain separate and community property.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 885
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the rights of spouses in relation to separate and community property.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1795
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the creation and dissolution of a covenant marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2268
78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to restricting the availability of certain information contained in a final decree of divorce or annulment.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2886
78-0 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, CorbinSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to certain certificates and reports filed with the bureau of vital statistics.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 245
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Relating to the divorce of certain persons on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 352
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a covenant marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 413
77-0 (2001)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to qualified domestic relations orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 594
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to findings of fact and conclusions of law by a court in a suit for dissolution of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1245
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the relationship between separate and community property during a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1453
77-0 (2001)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the service of citation by publication in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 284
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. No. 1245.
Signed by the Governor
SB 70
77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the creation of a covenant marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 252
77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to notice of the appointment of a receiver in a suit for dissolution of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 668
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the service of citation by publication in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1292
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a suit for legal separation in a marriage.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 169
76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to a waiting period required for the divorce of certain persons on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 457
76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the disposition of beneficial interests in life insurance, retirement benefits, and other financial plans.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 642
76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the review of proposed rules of health and human services agencies.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1268
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to findings of fact and conclusions of law by a court in a suit for dissolution of marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2286
76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to an order of legal separation in a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2441
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the requirement that parents participate in a parenting course and counseling in certain suits involving children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2829
76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the dissolution of a marriage on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2830
76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to temporary injunctions against certain third parties during a suit for dissolution of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2831
76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the restriction of certain suits for dissolution of a marriage in which adultery has been committed.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3141
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to maintenance awarded to a spouse in a suit for dissolution of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
SB 1015
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the requirement that parents participate in a parenting course and counseling in certain suits involving children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 127
70-0 (1987)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the division on divorce of certain property of handicapped persons.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1414
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the division and disposition of marital property and to spousal liability.
House: Judiciary
Pending in committee
SB 281
70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Hackney, Clint
Restricting the abusive use of palimony suits.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 282
70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the enforcement of certain property settlement agreements included in a divorce or annulment decree.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
SB 532
70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to the provision for spousal maintenance after the dissolution of certain marriages or putative marriages and providing enforcement procedures.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 926
70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the division and disposition of marital property and to spousal liability.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SJR 35
70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Perez, Nicolas
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit spouses to hold community property with right of survivorship.
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 153
70-2 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the division and disposition of marital property and to spousal liability.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 168
70-2 (1987)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the division and disposition of marital property and to spousal liability.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 70
70-2 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the division and disposition of marital property and to spousal liability.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
HB 173
69-0 (1985)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to a temporary readjustment allowance that may be granted on divorce or annulment.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 782
69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to temporary court orders in suits for dissolution of marriage and suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HB 1145
69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to the modification of certain divorce or annulment decrees that became final during the period in which military retirement benefits were not divisible.
House: Judiciary
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1432
69-0 (1985)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to remarriage after divorce.
House: Judiciary
Companion considered in lieu in comm.
HB 1726
69-0 (1985)
Author: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to the enforcement of certain property agreement settlements that become a part of a divorce or annulment decree.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
SB 491
69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the appointment of a receiver over certain marital property.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 547
69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Bush, Bob
Relating to the provision for spousal maintenance after the dissolution of certain marriages or putative marriages and providing enforcement procedures.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 831
69-0 (1985)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to issuance of a marriage license and to remarriage after divorce.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 509
68-0 (1983)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to the waiting period for remarriage after a divorce.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1169
68-0 (1983)
Author: Khoury, RollinSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to suits for dissolution of marriage and affecting the parent-child relationship and to orders and decrees in these suits, including the enforcement and limitations of orders and decrees.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1788
68-0 (1983)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to a temporary readjustment allowance that may be granted on divorce or annulment.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
SB 441
68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to suits for the dissolution of marriage and affecting the parent-child relationship and to orders and decrees in these suits, including the enforcement and limitations of orders and decrees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 537
68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to postjudgment support.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed
SB 632
68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to a temporary readjustment allowance that may be granted on divorce or annulment.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1081
68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to suits for custody and support of children after entry of a foreign divorce decree.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
HB 651
67-0 (1981)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the nonjudicial termination of certain informal marriages.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 752
67-0 (1981)
Author: Denton, BettySponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to suits for divorce or annulment and to declare a marriage void and to the rights, privileges, and duties of spouses.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 753
67-0 (1981)
Author: Denton, BettySponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the division of certain property in a suit for divorce or annulment.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 754
67-0 (1981)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to the enforcement of certain court orders issued in or after a suit for the dissolution of a marriage.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 770
67-0 (1981)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to suits for divorce, annulment and to declare a marriage void, to the rights, privileges, and duties of spouses, and to the enforcement and clarification of certain courts orders.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 1300
67-0 (1981)
Author: Cofer, Lanell
Relating to summary procedures for the dissolution of certain marriages by divorce.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 1470
67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the funding of services and shelter centers for victims of family violence and to the funding, establishment and operation of multipurpose service centers for displaced homemakers.
House: Human Services
Committee laid on table subject to call
SB 558
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Denton, Betty
Relating to suits for divorce or annulment and to declare a marriage void and to the rights, privileges, and duties of spouses.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 1588
66-0 (1979)
Author: Cofer, Lanell
Relating to summary procedures for the dissolution of certain marriages by divorce.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 1707
66-0 (1979)
Author: Gibson, Jay
Relating to court-ordered counseling of parties to a divorce.
House: Judicial Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 2014
66-0 (1979)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the enforcement of an agreement providing for the division of certain property of a man and a woman who are not related and who live or plan to live together.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 131
66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to certain rights, privileges, duties, and powers of spouses.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 711
66-0 (1979)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to a temporary allowance that may be granted on divorce or annulment.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
SB 938
66-0 (1979)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to summary procedures for the dissolution of certain marriages by divorce.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 1078
66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to repealing Section 3.02,3.02 and 3.05, Family Code; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1444
65-0 (1977)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to procedures in certain suits for divorce in which the parties do not contest the issues.
House: Judiciary
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1450
65-0 (1977)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to the marriage relationship and suits affecting the marriage relationship.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 403
65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the enforcement of certain property settlement agreements made on divorce or annulment.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
SB 452
65-0 (1977)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to a temporary allowance which may be granted on divorce or annulment.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Motion lost
HB 73
64-0 (1975)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to the form of service of citation in a suit for divorce or annulment or to declare a marriage void.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 524
64-0 (1975)
Author: Nowlin, JamesSponsor: Lombardino, Frank
Relating to the divestiture of real or personal property on divorce or annulment.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from subcommittee with no action taken
HB 861
64-0 (1975)
Author: Chavez, Melchor
Relating to the custody of and support for children on the divorce of the parents or during the marriage relationship of the parents; providing for the modification and enforcement of order of a court setting the custody of or support for a child; providing for remedies for persons entitled to the possession of children.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1693
64-0 (1975)
Author: Bailey, Kay
Relating to providing a disability allowance on divorce or annulment.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
SB 381
64-0 (1975)
Author: Longoria, Raul
Relating to the custody of and support for children on the divorce of the parents or during the marriage relationship of the parents; providing for the modification and enforcement of order of a court setting the custody of or support for a child; providing for remedies for persons entitled to the possession of children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from subcommittee with no action taken
SB 675
64-0 (1975)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to providing a disability allowance on divorce or annulment.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Motion to suspend rules lost
HB 102
63-0 (1973)
Author: Nowlin, James
Relating to the divestiture of real property on divorce or annulment; amending Section 3.63, Family code; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary Senate: Administration
Received from House
HB 320
63-0 (1973)
Author: Sage, Joseph F.
Relating to rights of divorced parties to marry again prior to a six month period following the date the divorce is decreed.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 428
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to the imposition, collection, and use of fees to be paid to the district clerk in suits for divorce, for the payment of child support, and in certain contempt proceedings for failure to pay child support; andd declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 640
63-0 (1973)
Author: Geiger, Richard S.
Relating to providing a readjustment allowance on divorce or annulment.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 236
62-0 (1971)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to the rights of grandparents to visit a child who has been the subject of a divorce and custody proceeding.
HB 575
62-0 (1971)
Author: Daniel, Jr., Price
Relating to increasing the filing fee for suits for divorce or dissolution of marriage in certain counties.
HB 1057
62-0 (1971)
Author: Calhoun, Frank
Relating to removing the authority of a court granting a divorce to waive the six-month prohibition against remarriage.
HB 1094
62-0 (1971)
Author: Doyle, Terry
Relating to the issuance of a child support order in conjunction with a suit for divorce.
HB 1332
62-0 (1971)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to designating as separate property certain disability benefits.
HB 1531
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe | et. al.
Relating to increasing the filing fee for suits for divorce or dissolution of marriage in all counties in the 24th Judicial District and the 135th Judicial District.
SB 805
62-0 (1971)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to increasing the filing fee for suits of divorce or dissolution of marriage in all counties in the 24th Judicial District and the 135th Judicial District.
HB 471
61-0 (1969)
Author: Salter, Robert F. "Bob"
Relating to the child custody award in a divorce suit, by imposing restrictions on the award of custody to persons other than a parent.
HB 505
61-0 (1969)
Author: Nowlin, James
Relating to providing for counsel fees and expenses to wife in suits for divorce or to annul a marriage.
HB 1223
61-0 (1969)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the grounds for divorce.
SB 273
61-0 (1969)
Author: Jordan, Barbara Charline
Relating to amending the Probate Code clarifying the effect of divorce upon the surviving spouse.
SB 464
61-0 (1969)
Author: Word, James Powell
Relating to venue in divorce proceedings.
SB 807
61-0 (1969)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to uniform reciprocal enforcement of support.
HB 29
61-1 (1969)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to amending various provisions the Family Code; providing penalty for violations.
HB 40
60-0 (1967)
Author: Harding, Forrest A. | et. al.
Relating to the filing of divorce and annulment of marriage information with the State Bureau of Vital Statistics.
HB 278
60-0 (1967)
Author: Whatley, Willis James
Relating to changing the period of living apart without cohabitation as a ground for divorce.
SB 432
60-0 (1967)
Author: Reagan, Bruce A.
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to filing affidavits with the county clerk before a marriage license may be issued.
HCR 15
60-1 (1968)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Directing the creation of a Family Law Study Committee.
HB 92
59-0 (1965)
Author: Haring, Paul Byrne | et. al.
Relating to providing that no suit for divorce shall be heard, or divorce granted, before the expiration of 180 days after the suit is filed if there are children under 18 years of age born of the marriage sought to be dissolved or adopted by the parties to the suit.
HB 209
59-0 (1965)
Author: Isaacks, Maud
Relating to amending certain acts relating to partition or exchange of community property between husband and wife, by deleting provisions requiring approval of the transaction by the District Court in certain circumstances.
HB 344
59-0 (1965)
Author: Bass, Robert Wilton "Bob"
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide the same standards for both the husband and the wife with respect to adultery as a ground for divorce.
HB 449
59-0 (1965)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to the control, management and disposition of the separate and community property of married persons and the liability of such property for debts and claims, and to the capacity of married women to make contracts, to sue and be sued, and to enter into other business or legal relationships.
HB 614
59-0 (1965)
Author: Miller, Wallace H.
Relating to grounds for divorce; amending the Revised Civil Statutes.
HB 758
59-0 (1965)
Author: Cowden, George M. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to grounds for divorce.
HB 1025
59-0 (1965)
Author: Johnson, Jacob Edgar "Jake"
Relating to providing for the assessment and collection of a fee in divorce cases filed in counties having a population of more than 900,000 inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census.
HCR 187
59-0 (1965)
Author: Haring, Paul Byrne
Suspending the Joint Rules to consider H. B. No. 92.
SB 434
59-0 (1965)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to preserving in the court granting a divorce, jurisdiction to modify child custody; amending certain Acts.
HB 22
58-0 (1963)
Author: Rosson, Renal B. | et. al.
Relating to increasing the period from the time a divorce petition is filed to the time it may be heard; making it a felony for any party to a divorce to marry anyone within six (6) months except the other party to the divorce; requiring that all child support payments be paid to the clerk of the court rendering the support judgment; requiring the appointment of an attorney ad litem to represent children in every divorce suit; requiring the defendant in a divorce suit involving children to be present when the cause is heard; permitting visitation at reasonable times and places by the parent not having custody of children.
HB 122
58-0 (1963)
Author: Adams, J. Collier
Relating to providing for the extension of the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Duties of Support Act to cases wherein the petitioner and the respondent are residents of or domiciled in different counties within the State of Texas.
HB 188
58-0 (1963)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to uniform reciprocal enforcement of support.
HB 213
58-0 (1963)
Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don"
Relating to providing that a judgment ordering a parent to make a payment or payments for the support of his child may be treated as a final judgment and execution issued thereon if such payment or payments is three (3) months past due.
HB 384
58-0 (1963)
Author: Carriker, Max D.
Relating to requiring district clerks to report certain divorce information to the State Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics; providing for the payment of a fee by anyone receiving divorce information from the Bureau and the accounting for such fee by the Bureau.
HB 497
58-0 (1963)
Author: Satterwhite, William Thomas "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to equalizing as between spouses those grounds for divorce base on abandonment or adultery.
HB 671
58-0 (1963)
Author: Fondren, Gene Norris | et. al.
Relating to amending by eliminating from the act the provisions making the judgment in divorce cases as to child custody conform to a jury's determination of custody and further eliminating the provisions permitting demand for a jury trial in child custody cases and adding a provision for payment of child support awards into the registry of the Court, unless the Court order provides otherwise.
HB 707
58-0 (1963)
Author: Glenn, Allen D. | et. al.
Relating to providing a divorced person with a right of action against a former spouse for the commission of intentional torts upon the claimant during their marriage; providing for the running of the Statute of Limitations upon the commission of such tortious act.
SB 365
58-0 (1963)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the control, management and disposition of the separate and community property of married persons and the liability of such property for debts and claims, and to the capacity of the married woman to make contracts, to sue and be sued, and to enter into other business or legal relationships; fixing an effective date.
HB 31
57-0 (1961)
Author: Haring, Paul Byrne
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing that divorce decrees shall not take effect for one (1) year after the date of the decree.
HB 98
57-0 (1961)
Author: Jones, William M. "Bill"
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the procedure and periods of time allowed before hearing in a divorce suit and the granting of a final decree.
HB 127
57-0 (1961)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to repealing a certain Act concerning uniform reciprocal enforcement of support.
HB 183
57-0 (1961)
Author: Haring, Paul Byrne
Relating to concerning the recognition of a divorce obtained in another jurisdiction and to make uniform the law with reference thereto.
HB 253
57-0 (1961)
Author: Korioth, Thomas Anthony "Tony"
Relating to amending a certain Act providing for the filing of a record of each marriage, each divorce and annulment of marriage in this State with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
HB 294
57-0 (1961)
Author: Adams, J. Collier | et. al.
Relating to amending the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Duties of Support Act providing for the extension of the Act to cases wherein the petitioner and the respondent are residents of or domiciled in different counties within the State of Texas; providing for transfer of proceedings in such cases from one district court where previous orders had been entered to the responding county under this Act and defining the jurisdiction in the responding county.
HB 328
57-0 (1961)
Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to amending Article entitled "Enforcement of Support" of the Revised Civial Statutes to provide for the extension of the act to cases where the petitioner and respondent are residents of or domiciled in different counties of the State; providing for transfer of proceedings in certain cases from one district court where previous order had been entered to the responding county under this act and for jurisdiction in the responding county.
HB 436
57-0 (1961)
Author: Lewis, Ben H.
Relating to amending a certain Article of Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes providing that jury determination of child custody may not be contravened by judgment of the court upon granting a divorce.
HB 711
57-0 (1961)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to amending a Revised Civil Statute relating to the support of children who require custodial care.
SB 200
57-0 (1961)
Author: Secrest, Jarrard
Relating to amending a certain Statute and the Penal Code of Texas providing for the filing of a statistical report of each marriage, divorce, and annulment of marriage in this state with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics; providing the time this Act shall take effect.
HB 91
56-0 (1959)
Author: Jones, William M. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide that when a child or children shall have been born of the marriage, or a child is in gestation, the divorce decree shall not become final until on year after the original petition is filed; excepting suits which are pending on the effective date of this Act.
HB 193
56-0 (1959)
Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to amending the statute entitled "Enforcement of Support" to include cases where the petitioner and respondent are residents of different counties.
HB 386
56-0 (1959)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to amending certain acts to require the pleadings in all divorce suits to disclose the name, age, sex and residence of all children under eighteen (18) years of age born of the marriage sought to be dissolved, or legally adopted by the parties to the marriage sought to be dissolved.
HB 413
56-0 (1959)
Author: Collins, Sam Forse
Relating to requiring divorce and annulment petitions to name the county in which the marriage license is recorded; requiring recordation of divorce and annulment decrees and taxing of costs of same in the cause.
HB 613
56-0 (1959)
Author: Lewis, Ben H.
Relating to providing for the extension of the Enforcement of Support Act to cases where the petitioner and respondent are residents of or domiciled in different counties of the state; providing for transfer of proceedings in certain cases from one district court where previous order had been entered to the responding county under this act and for jurisdiction in the responding county.
HB 674
56-0 (1959)
Author: Woolsey, W. N. "Bill"
Relating to authorizing judges having divorce jurisdiction to support and sponsor a board of marriage counselors, setting forth the purposes for organizing such board to wit: marriage counseling, premarital counseling and dissemination of vital domestic information to the public.
SB 162
56-0 (1959)
Author: Secrest, Jarrard
Relating to amending the Penal Code by providing for the filing of a record of each marriage, each divorce and annulment of marriage in this state with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
SB 227
56-0 (1959)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain statutes relative to providing for the extension of the Enforcement of Support Act to cases where the petitioner and respondent are residents of or domiciled in different counties of the state.
HB 102
55-0 (1957)
Author: White, Richard Crawford | et. al.
Relating to the residence of persons in military service stationed at military installations in the State of Texas for purpose of filing divorce suits; amending certain Statutes.
HB 592
55-0 (1957)
Author: Moore, James Steele "Jim"
Relating to providing a cumulative method of enforcing duties of support imposed by law; defining terms; prescribing the manner of filing and hearing of such cause of action, and the jurisdiction, duties, and powers of district court in enforcement of support payments.
HB 609
55-0 (1957)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to judgments affecting the custody and support of children in divorce cases.
HB 36
55-2 (1957)
Author: Saul, Charles Leroy | et. al.
Relating to providing for suit for custody and support of child or children under 18 years of age against a parent when said parent was granted a divorce decree in a foreign jurisdiction and the granting court was silent as to custody and support of such children; providing for process, hearing and orders; providing further for punishment as for contempt for violation or failure to obey orders; providing for payment to the district clerk.
HB 61
54-0 (1955)
Author: Isaacks, Maud
Relating to amending Statutes by increasing from thirty (30) days to sixty (60) days the period of time which must expire after suit is filed before a suit for divorce may be heard or divorce granted.
HB 101
54-0 (1955)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to amending certain acts; prescribing contents of petitions and cross-petitions for divorce; requiring disposition and provision for children under certain ages in any divorce case or subsequent proceeding; providing for testimony by parents; authorizing appointment of next friend to investigate and report on conditions concerning children, and allowing a fee therefor.
SB 19
54-0 (1955)
Author: Shireman, William H.
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to increase from 30 days to 90 days the period of time which must expire after suit is filed before a suit for divorce may be heard or divorce granted; excepting suits which are pending on the effective date of the Act.
SB 25
54-0 (1955)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to providing for the assessment and collection of a fee in divorce cases filed in counties having a population of more than 350,000 inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census; providing that such monies collected shall be placed in a separate fund to be used for the purpose of helping defray the cost of maintaining the Child Support Office in the Probation Department of the county.
SB 87
54-0 (1955)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy
Relating to amending certain Acts requiring petitions and cross-petitions for divorce to contain information relative to children of the parties to the marriage; making provisions relative to custody and support of children under 18 years of age in event divorce is granted; providing for further proceedings relative to custody and support and fixing venue of such suits; authorizing inquiry into surroundings and circumstances affecting custody and support; providing for testimony by parents; authorizing appointment of next friend to investigate and report on conditions concerning children, and allowing a fee therefor; authorizing enforcement of court orders by contempt proceedings after notice.
HB 63
53-0 (1953)
Author: Miller, Jr., William Andrew
Relating to amending statutes determining the procedure in filing suits for divorce; defendant not be compelled to answer upon oath nor shall petition be taken as confession for want of answer; providing for the decree by the court and providing for a jury.
HB 152
53-0 (1953)
Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley
Relating to amending certain Acts to prescribe contents and verification of petitions and cross-petitions for divorce.
HB 153
53-0 (1953)
Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for delay in hearing and granting of divorces; prohibiting decree of default, and authorizing jury trial.
HB 155
53-0 (1953)
Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley
Relating to amending certain Statutes by prohibiting remarriage by either party to a divorce within twelve months except to each other; declaring any such remarriage to be void; defining an offense and prescribing a penalty.
HB 753
53-0 (1953)
Author: Brown, Hulon Brasier
Relating to amending the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of the Duties of Support Act, providing for a State Information Agency and defining its functions and duties.
SB 51
53-0 (1953)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to amending certain Statutes to provide for delay in hearing and granting of divorces; prohibiting decree of default, and authorizing jury trial.
SB 56
53-0 (1953)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to amending certain Statutes to prohibit remarriage by either party to a divorce within twelve months except to each other; declaring any such remarriage to be void; defining an offense and prescribing a penalty.
SB 101
53-0 (1953)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to raise the age from sixteen (16) to eighteen (18) years for which the court may require a parent to contribute to the support of a minor child upon the granting of a divorce.
SB 226
53-0 (1953)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to grounds for divorce, by changing the period of living apart without cohabitation as a ground for divorce from ten (10) years to seven (7) years.
SB 273
53-0 (1953)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to providing for the assessment and collection of a fee or tax in divorce cases filed in counties having four (4) or more District Courts sitting as a Juvenile Board; providing that such moneys collected shall be placed in a separate fund and administered by the Juvenile Boards of such counties for the purpose of maintaining a Child Support Office.
HB 192
52-0 (1951)
Author: Houston, Jr., Horace Ben | et. al.
Relating to uniform reciprocal enforcement of the duties of support imposed by law.
HB 228
52-0 (1951)
Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison
Relating to amending certain statutes providing that in the trial for all suits for divorce where there is a child or children, under sixteen years of age, as an issue of the marriage sought to be dissolved, the Court shall enter an interlocutory decree preventing either party from marrying any other person for one year.
HB 288
52-0 (1951)
Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill"
Relating to uniform reciprocal enforcement of the duties of support imposed by law; stating the purpose of this act; defining certain terms; providing that remedies herein prescribed are in addition to other remedies; prescribing the extent of duties of support; providing for interstate rendition; providing an exception; prescribing duties enforceable; relating to evidence of husband and wife.
SB 391
52-0 (1951)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending certain articles pertaining to the custody, care, education and support of minor children so as to give any District Court where a minor child and the legal guardian have resided for six months jurisdiction to enforce, amend, change or make such order concerning the child as it deems necessary, including the power of contempt in such cases providing for filing such suits, notice and making certain certified copies of records prima facie evidence and also giving the Court power to allow reasonable attorneys fees.
HB 531
51-0 (1949)
Author: Blount, Ralph E. "Peppy"
Relating to amending a certain Article relative to residence of plaintiffs in divorce suits; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
HB 624
51-0 (1949)
Author: Jameson, William S.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing that in the trial for all suits for divorce where there is a child or children, under sixteen years of age, as an issue or the marriage sought to be dissolved, the court shall enter an interlocutory degree preventing either party from marrying any other person for one year, and providing that no final divorce judgment shall be entered until one year after the interlocutory decree is entered.
HB 633
51-0 (1949)
Author: Nokes, Jr., George O.
Relating to the recognition of a divorce obtained in another jurisdiction and to make uniform the law with reference thereto.
SB 105
51-0 (1949)
Author: Kelly, Keith F.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for legal relationship between an adopted child and its parent or parents by adoption, clearly defining the status of an adopted child for all purposes, recognizing the validity of adoptions of other States on children residing in the State of Texas as to the effect of the adoption and rights of inheritance.
HB 4
51-1 (1950)
Author: Gray, Sr., Jessy Franklin | et. al.
Relating to levying and allocating a special fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) to be taxed as costs in all actions for divorce filed in district courts.
HB 116
50-0 (1947)
Author: Latimer, Oswald E. "Ozzie"
Relating to amending a previous Act, relative to Grounds for Divorce so as to provide that a divorce may be decreed in favor of the husband where the wife shall have been taken in adultery or where she shall have voluntarily left his bed and board for the space of two (2) years with the intention of abandonment, and in favor of the wife where the husband shall have left her for two (2) years with intention of abandonment, or where he shall have abandoned her and lived in adultery with another woman, and where a husband and wife have lived apart without cohabitation for as long as three (3) years.
HB 163
50-0 (1947)
Author: Sellers, Sam C. | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, relative to regulating petitions in suits for divorce, to require such petitions to state whether there are children, either born or adopted, under sixteen (16) years of age or an unborn child or children expected and if so, to give full information as to such minors, making it the duty of the Courts having jurisdiction of such suits to inquire into the status of such children, if divorce be granted; empowering such Courts to make orders and decrees for their support and maintenance until they reach sixteen (16) years of age.
SB 110
50-0 (1947)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to amending a previous Act, regulating petitions in suits for divorce; requiring such petitions to state whether there are children under sixteen years of age or an unborn child or children expected; providing that this Act shall be cumulative of all other laws on the same subject.
SB 275
50-0 (1947)
Author: York, Joseph Alton
Relating to authorizing divorce proceedings by the guardian or next friend of an insane person and the granting of divorces to insane persons.
HB 233
49-0 (1945)
Author: Simpson, Jr., Marvin B.
Relating to amending certain article relative to alimony.
HB 174
48-0 (1943)
Author: McLellan, Charles Samuel
Relating to amending certain laws to provide that where a divorce is granted, children of the marriage shall be supported until they reach the age of eighteen (18) years.
HB 325
48-0 (1943)
Author: Sadler, Harley Herman
Relating to providing for the registration in this State of the names of all divorced persons, names of any children, and date divorce granted, and for the compiling and preservation of records for such purposes.
HB 714
48-0 (1943)
Author: Lyle, Jr., John Emmet | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Article by adding thereto additional circumstances under which soldiers, sailors, marines and other members of the Armed Services of the United States may maintain actions for divorce in certain counties.
SB 176
48-0 (1943)
Author: Sulak, Louis J.
Relating to amending certain laws to provide that where a divorce is granted, children of the marriage shall be supported until they reach the age of eighteen (18) years.
HB 124
47-0 (1941)
Author: Smith, Magus F.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; providing grounds for divorce.
HB 321
47-0 (1941)
Author: Boone, Sr., Lester Carl | et. al.
Relating to amending the General and Special Laws relative to providing that where a divorce is granted, children of the marriage shall be supported until they reach the age of nineteen (19) years.
SB 263
47-0 (1941)
Author: Shivers, Robert Allan "Allan"
Relating to amending certain Article authorizing the husband or wife to obtain a divorce where either spouse has been adjudged insane by a court of competent jurisdiction and has been confined in a public institution for a term of not less than five (5) years.
HB 445
46-0 (1939)
Author: Burney, Weldon | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; cases in which a divorce may be decreed.
HB 537
46-0 (1939)
Author: Lock, Ottis E.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; providing for divorce in case of insanity.
HB 681
46-0 (1939)
Author: Talbert, Eugene | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; prohibiting one against whom a divorce is granted in Texas from marrying within one year from the date of such divorce; providing a penalty for violation.
SB 312
46-0 (1939)
Author: Shivers, Robert Allan "Allan"
Relating to amending a certain Statute to authorize the husband or wife to obtain a divorce where either spouse has been adjudged insane by a court of competent jurisdiction and has been confined in a public institution for insane for a term of not less than five (5) years.
HB 232
44-0 (1935)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to regulating petitions in suits for divorce to require such petitions to state whether there are children under sixteen (16) years of age and if so, to give full information as to such minors, making it the duty of the Courts having jurisdiction of such suits to inquire into the status of such children, if divorce be granted.
HB 925
44-0 (1935)
Author: Steward, Hugh Birt
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes: the residence of plaintiff in suits for divorce.
HB 173
42-0 (1931)
Author: Hardy, Bailey Whitson | et. al.
Relating to divorces; amending certain civil statutes providing for the grounds for divorces and providing for interlocutory judgments in divorce cases.
HB 221
42-0 (1931)
Author: Boyd, W. W.
Relating to amending certain Act relating to grounds for divorce where either party is insane.
SB 116
42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodruff, Henry Grady
Relating to amending certain statutes by providing an additional grounds for divorce where either spouse is continuously incarcerated in an insane asylum for ten years or more.
SB 214
42-0 (1931)
Author: Hornsby, John William
Relating to providing for a permanent record of all marriages and divorces in the State of Texas; making an appropriation.
SB 273
42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank
Relating to regulating petitions in suits for divorce, to require such petitions to state whether there are children under sixteen yeras of age.
HB 47
41-0 (1929)
Author: Acker, Sr., Walter P.
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the granting of divorces, by striking out the words, "Except where the husband or wife is insane," following the words, "Grounds for divorce," and adding thereto a new subdivision to be known as number six (6) affecting cases of inanity; and providing for service in such cases.
House: Judiciary
HB 614
41-0 (1929)
Author: Keller, Jack
Relating to grounds for divorce.
SB 215
41-0 (1929)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap"
Relating to the residence of plaintiffs in divorce suits, so as to extend the benefits of the divorce laws of the State of Texas to persons in the military and naval service of the United States.
HB 197
40-0 (1927)
Author: Duvall, Jesse Caldwell
Relating to the grounds for divorce; providing that insanity on the part of either the husband or wife shall constitute a ground for divorce.
HB 210
40-0 (1927)
Author: Hornaday, Emery Polk | et. al.
Relating to community property and the disposition thereof.
HB 273
40-0 (1927)
Author: Duvall, Jesse Caldwell
Relating to divorces.
HB 560
40-0 (1927)
Author: Shirley, B. L.
Relating to abolishing all existing laws of this state affecting divorce;
removing divorce proceedings from the jurisdiction of the several district courts and placing the same under the jurisdiction of the several county courts; defining grounds for divorce.
HJR 33
40-0 (1927)
Author: Shirley, B. L.
Proposing an amendment removing divorce matters from the jurisdiction of district courts.
HB 142
40-1 (1927)
Author: Duvall, Jesse Caldwell
Relating to amending Article 4629 of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925 regarding divorces so as to make Subdivision 4 thereof read as follows: "Where a husband and wife have lived apart without co-habitation for as long as five years".
HB 132
39-0 (1925)
Author: Cummings, Emry Spencer
Relating to amending certain statute so as to limit the authority of the jury and of the district judge and to reduce the issuance of divorces within the State of Texas; providing that a divorce shall not be granted on the uncorroborated evidence of the plaintiff.
House: Judiciary
HB 223
39-0 (1925)
Author: Wilson, Bates Frayser
Relating to authorizing county attorneys or criminal district attorney to appear in behalf of the State of Texas in certain suits for divorce; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
House: Judiciary
HB 305
39-0 (1925)
Author: Dielmann, Sr., Henry B. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to the granting of divorces
House: Judiciary
SB 39
39-0 (1925)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the granting of divorces.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
SB 412
39-0 (1925)
Author: Real, Julius
Relating to amending certain statute providing the cases in which divorces may be granted.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
HB 86
38-0 (1923)
Author: Wilmans, Edith Eunice
Relating to providing for the assistance by the county of any mother unable to properly provide for her children, where the father of such children is either dead, in a State Institution, or where she I compelled by divorce to have the entire care and custody of such children without assistance from the father.
HB 421
38-0 (1923)
Author: Perdue, James M.
Relating to providing that when a suit for divorce is filed in this state against a non-resident of the state, and defendant appears and files an answer, and cross-bill thereto, and therein that the right of the defendant to have the cross-bill and issue raised by it, heard and determined by the court, shall not be defeated by a dismissal or withdrawal of the plaintiff's suit.
HB 426
38-0 (1923)
Author: Greer, Julian Preston
Relating to amending certain statute so as to allow the husband or wife to secure a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, when either the husband or wife has been convicted of lunacy in a court of competent jurisdiction.
HB 568
38-0 (1923)
Author: Dodd, Joseph Abner
Relating to providing that the State Bureau of Vital Statistics shall keep a record of all marriages and divorces in this State.
SB 27
38-0 (1923)
Author: Doyle, William Elliott
Relating to inhibiting the granting of divorcees but for the cause of adultery.
SB 145
38-0 (1923)
Author: Stuart, Robert Alda
Relating to providing for the entering of interlocutory decrees in all divorce suits brought in this state.
SB 161
38-0 (1923)
Author: Doyle, William Elliott
Relating to amending certain statute relating to the granting of divorces in certain cases.
SB 319
38-0 (1923)
Author: Ridgeway, Thomas Henry
Relating to amending certain statute providing the cases in which divorce may be granted.
HB 193
38-2 (1923)
Author: Culp, Isaac W.
Relating to providing for keeping records of marriages and divorces and fees therefor; providing that the State Bureau of Vital Statistics shall keep a record of all marriage licenses issued by them on blanks furnished by the State Board of Health fixing a fee for the same and providing that he shall report monthly to the State Board of Health.
HB 50
37-0 (1921)
Author: Rogers, James Preston
Relating to a certain Act adding provisions and fixing the venue of Divorce Suits and requiting petitions to be attested by oath of complaint as to matters of residence.
HB 262
37-0 (1921)
Author: Bonham, Herbert Spencer
Relating to amend a certain Act filing of suit for divorce on the ground of cruel treatment.
HB 269
37-0 (1921)
Author: Henderson, Robert L.
Relating to a certain Act regarding the relief of certain persons who have been absent in military service of the United States.
HB 381
37-0 (1921)
Author: Black, O. B. | et. al.
Relating to making the State a party to divorce suits.
SB 36
37-0 (1921)
Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy | et. al.
Relating to regulating domestic relations by prescribing prerequisites to the issuance of marriage licenses; relating to divorces and obligations of fathers to legitimate children.
SB 140
37-0 (1921)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to authorizing the bringing of a suit for divorce in this State by persons who are in the military or naval services of the State and who are citizens of the State but who have been absent from the State for more than twelve months, and from the county for more than six months.
HB 101
36-0 (1919)
Author: Terrell, George Butler | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to causes for divorce by making incurable insanity a cause for divorce, prescribing the manner of service.
HB 186
36-0 (1919)
Author: Horton, Frank B. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide for interlocutory and final judgments in actions for divorce.
HB 468
35-0 (1917)
Author: Terrell, George Butler | et. al.
Relating to amending law relating to causes for divorce to include incurable insanity.
SB 28
35-0 (1917)
Author: Bee, Carlos
Relating to amending certain laws relating to the granting of divorces.
HB 160
35-4 (1918)
Author: Fly, William Madden
Relating to providing a permanent record of all marriages and divorces in the State; prescribing a fee to be paid upon the issuance of the marriage license.
SB 57
34-0 (1915)
Author: Bee, Carlos
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the granting of divorces.
HB 58
34-1 (1915)
Author: McComb, Jacob W.
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to grounds for divorce.
SB 49
34-1 (1915)
Author: Johnson, Willard Arnold
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to grounds for divorces.
HB 44
33-0 (1913)
Author: Diffie, William Owen | et. al.
Relating to the granting of divorces.
HB 161
33-0 (1913)
Author: Templeton, Rufus Lee
Relating to making any divorced person who shall re-marry within one year, guilty of a misdemeanor; providing penalties.
HB 165
33-0 (1913)
Author: Dove, Daniel C. | et. al.
Relating to requiring that a man and a woman separate and live apart for at least one year before either party may enter suit for divorce, and prohibiting either of them from marrying any other person in one year from the granting of such divorce; providing penalties.
HB 257
33-0 (1913)
Author: Cox, George Joshua
Relating to prohibiting divorced persons from marrying within three years from date of divorce, providing a penalty.
HB 268
33-0 (1913)
Author: Butler, William R.
Relating to the granting of divorce.
HB 432
33-0 (1913)
Author: Ridgell, Thomas B. | et. al.
Relating to making insanity a ground for divorce, when same shall have continued for ten consecutive years and there shall be no reasonable expectation that the insane shall ever be restored to sanity, and prescribing rules of procedure in suits for divorce on such grounds.
HB 872
33-0 (1913)
Author: Haney, Edgar Pierce | et. al.
Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes relating to alimony.
SB 329
33-0 (1913)
Author: Lattimore, Offa Shivers
Relating to regulating the granting of divorces and decrees of separation in this state and the fixing of the status of property and of the rights of children in such cases.
HB 41
25-0 (1897)
Relating to amending the Revised Statutes of the State of Texas, relating to divorce, so as to make husband and wife competent witnesses.