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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 75(R)

HOUSE BILL 891  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Hartnett et al.

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-97         

SENATE SPONSOR: Harris

House Bill 891 amends the Family Code to prohibit a person under 18 years of age from being a party to an informal marriage or executing a declaration of informal marriage. The act also prohibits a county clerk from certifying or recording a declaration of informal marriage if either party to the marriage is under 18 years of age.