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TX HB4621

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ana Hernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows the person conducting a marriage ceremony to authorize the married parties themselves to return the completed marriage license to the county clerk, rather than requiring the officiant to do so

  • The marriage license must still be returned by the existing deadline prescribed in current law

  • Exempts both the officiant and the authorized married parties from the misdemeanor offense (fine of $200-$500) for failing to return the license when this authorization is granted

  • Applies only to marriage ceremonies conducted on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the return of a completed marriage license to a county clerk after the marriage ceremony.

Electronic Information Systems

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

5/16/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/16/2025
Family & Fiduciary Relationships Subcommittee4/3/2025

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