HB 451
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2039
87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2479
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 4316
87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to judges compensation to conduct marriage ceremonies in the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 738
87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the right of recusal from the performance of certain marriage ceremonies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1572
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2109
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the right of recusal from the performance of certain marriage ceremonies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3879
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to the participation of armed forces members in a marriage ceremony through video conference technology.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 4512
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the rights of persons relating to a marriage that violates a sincerely held religious belief.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 1009
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the right of recusal from the performance of certain marriage ceremonies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 818
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to authorizing the county clerk in certain counties to conduct certain marriage ceremonies and collect a related fee; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 974
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to authorizing the county clerk in certain counties to conduct a marriage ceremony and collect a related fee; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1813
85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to issuing a marriage license and conducting a marriage ceremony.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2310
85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to authorizing the county clerk to conduct a marriage ceremony and collect a related fee; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2795
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lang, Mike | et. al.
Relating to issuing a marriage license and conducting a marriage ceremony.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
SB 322
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to authorizing current and former members of the state legislature to conduct a marriage ceremony.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 522
85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to issuing a marriage license and conducting a marriage ceremony.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2278
84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., SergioSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to authorizing certain current and retired associate judges to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 460
83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to authorizing the county clerk in certain counties to conduct a marriage ceremony and collect a related fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 370
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing certain current and former members of the state legislature to conduct a marriage ceremony.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1317
83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to persons authorized to perform a marriage ceremony.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1600
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the county clerk in certain counties to conduct a marriage ceremony and collect a related fee.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 423
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a judge of a municipal court to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2472
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to persons authorized to perform a marriage ceremony.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2724
81-0 (2009)
Author: Woolley, BeverlySponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3752
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 935
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing a judge of a municipal court to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 379
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1175
76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the participation of a proxy in certain marriage ceremonies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 36
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 367
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to fees collected by a judge or justice for certain services.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 348
74-0 (1995)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to certain persons who are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 986
74-0 (1995)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to subcommittee
HB 3196
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moreno, PaulSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to fees received by a judge or justice for certain services.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
SB 581
74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 349
73-0 (1993)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 990
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the period when a marriage ceremony may be performed.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 232
73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the period when a marriage ceremony may be performed.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Failed to pass to 3rd reading
SB 303
73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2844
72-0 (1991)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a judge of a municipal court of record in San Antonio to perform marriage ceremonies.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 2881
72-0 (1991)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 1311
72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with amendments
HB 407
71-0 (1989)
Author: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1825
71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 1213
70-0 (1987)
Author: Arnold, BillSponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the issuance of marriage licenses and to the time marriage ceremonies may take place.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/88
HB 2513
70-0 (1987)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the length of service required to qualify as a retired justice or judge for the purpose of conducting marriage ceremonies.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 315
69-0 (1985)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2415
69-0 (1985)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to persons authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 155
68-0 (1983)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Vale, Bob
Relating to fees for conducting marriage ceremonies.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
HB 937
68-0 (1983)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to the abolition of common-law marriage.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 1819
68-0 (1983)
Author: Oliver, JesseSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the duties of persons authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 707
67-0 (1981)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1643
67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to persons authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 1945
67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to who is authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Judiciary
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
SB 649
67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the authorization of United States magistrates to conduct marriage ceremonies.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
HB 851
66-0 (1979)
Author: Sullivant, Bill
Relating to persons authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 994
66-0 (1979)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to persons authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 857
65-0 (1977)
Author: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to persons authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
House: Judiciary
Assigned to Consent Calendar
SB 609
65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to persons authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
SB 681
64-0 (1975)
Author: Longoria, Raul
Relating to persons authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1100
61-0 (1969)
Author: Ray, Jr., C. L.
Relating to prohibiting a county clerk or any deputy from directing parties who have been issued a marriage license to a particular person for the performance of the marriage; prescribing a penalty.
HB 463
59-0 (1965)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to persons who are authorized to celebrate marriage rites.
HB 94
55-0 (1957)
Author: Winfree, Sr., Joseph Edwin
Relating to amending certain Statutes determining those authorized to celebrate the rites of matrimony.
HB 224
53-0 (1953)
Author: Miller, Jr., William Andrew
Relating to amending certain Statutes determining those authorized to celebrate the rites of matrimony.
HB 93
49-0 (1945)
Author: Cato, Arthur
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that each of the parties entering into a contract of marriage in Texas be thoroughly examined by a physician legally licensed to practice medicine in Texas, who at the time of said examination caused to be made of specimens taken from such persons standard serological tests and other such laboratory procedures as are essential to the determination of freedom from syphilis and all other venereal diseases.
HB 581
49-0 (1945)
Author: Foster, William S. "Bill"
Relating to creating fees for marriages, etc., not accounted for by County Judges and Justices of the Peace making the Statutes conform.
HB 966
47-0 (1941)
Author: Simpson, Jr., Marvin B.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes authorizing the Mayors of incorporated and unincorporated cities, towns or villages in Texas to celebrate the rights of matrimony.
HB 976
47-0 (1941)
Author: Blankenship, Dallas A. | et. al.
Relating to regulating the solemnization of marriages in certain counties; prohibiting any person from soliciting within any courthouse or public building for the privilege of performing any marriage ceremony; providing a penalty.
HB 125
38-0 (1923)
Author: Jacks, Nathaniel Green | et. al.
Relating to amending statute relating to the celebration of the rites of matrimony, by adding thereto the words "and judges of all other courts of record in this State," and changing said statute so as to read "and validating marriages heretofore celebrated by judges of courts of record of this State."
SB 345
33-0 (1913)
Author: Warren, Robert Lee
Relating to amending the Penal Code of 1911, by adding article 485a, providing that if any person shall falsely assume or pretend to be a judicial or ministerial officer and while so falsely pretending shall perform a pretended or mock marriage shall be guilty of a felony, providing for punishment therefor.
HB 820
26-0 (1899)
Relating to preventing and punishing celebration of marriages without a license.
SB 158
21-0 (1889)
Relating to providing that Jewish rabbis be added to the list of those authorized to celebrate the rites of matrimony.