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TX SCR6
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bob Hall
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AI Summary
- Designates Rockwall County as the official Marriage Capital of Texas
- Designation remains in effect for 10 years from the date of final passage, per Section 391.003(e) of the Government Code
- Rockwall County has been a popular marriage destination for over 90 years, with unique historical practices including 24-hour marriage license issuance during the 1940s and 1950s
- Justice of the Peace Mildred Barnes officiated more than 6,000 weddings in Rockwall County from 1952 to 1957
- Adopted by the Senate on April 10, 2025 (30-0) and by the House on May 16, 2025 (84-38)
Legislative Description
Designating Rockwall County as the official Marriage Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
ROCKWALL COUNTY
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
5/29/2025
Committee Referrals
Culture, Recreation & Tourism4/17/2025
Administration2/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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