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SB 98, 84th R.S.

Relating to authorizing a marriage between two persons of the same sex in this state and repealing the statutory prohibition against the recognition of a civil union or similar relationship entered into in another state between two persons of the same sex.

Last action: Co-author authorized

Author: Juan Hinojosa
Joint Author: José Rodríguez
Coauthor: José Menéndez

Companion:

HB 130 (Identical)

Enabling legislation for: SJR 13

Subjects:
Family--Marriage Relationship
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

Senate Committee: State Affairs (Joan Huffman, Brian Birdwell, Brandon Creighton, Rodney Ellis, Craig Estes, Troy Fraser, Jane Nelson, Charles Schwertner, Judith Zaffirini)

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