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Texas Marriage Laws<\/h1>\n
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Getting married is one of the most life-changing decisions that you will make. After you've decided that you're ready<\/a> to walk down the aisle, there are some practical legal considerations to keep in mind. Regardless of where you marry in the country, each state has its own requirements for getting married. This includes specific age, consent, and capacity requirements,<\/a> in addition to additional steps that you must take to make your marriage valid.<\/p>\r\n

Texas Marriage Laws at a Glance<\/h2>\r\n

Although an attorney's contributions are preferable when you must know every facet of the law, a plain language explanation is a great starting place. See the chart below for a brief overview of marriage laws in Texas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Validity of Marriage<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Age Requirements<\/i><\/p>\r\n

In Texas, you must be at least 18 to marry without consent; persons that are over age 16, but under 18 must obtain consent to marry.<\/p>\r\n

All states including Texas have specific marriage license requirements.<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Marriage Licenses<\/i><\/p>\r\n

Marriage Ceremony<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

The following persons are authorized to conduct a valid marriage ceremony in Texas:<\/p>\r\n