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TX HB809
Bill
Status
5/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Senfronia Thompson
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AI Summary
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Removes the prohibition on using digitized signatures to execute a waiver of citation in divorce proceedings, allowing parties to sign waivers electronically
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Expands electronic notarization provisions in the Government Code to include proceedings under Title 1 (The Marriage Relationship) of the Family Code, in addition to Title 5 (The Parent-Child Relationship)
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Permits notarization, acknowledgment, verification, or oath requirements to be satisfied through electronic signatures if properly attached to or associated with the required signature
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Applies to waivers of citation in divorce cases pending in trial court on the effective date or filed on or after that date
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the execution of a waiver of citation by digitized signature in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage.
Electronic Information Systems
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
5/5/2025