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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

Senate Bill 1705

Senate Author:  Taylor, Van

Effective:  9-1-17

House Sponsor:  Thompson, Senfronia


            Senate Bill 1705 amends the Family Code to remove provisions authorizing a person under 18 years of age to marry with parental consent and to prohibit a person under 18 years of age from marrying, and to make a marriage to such a person void, unless the person has been granted a court order by Texas or another state removing the disabilities of minority of the person for general purposes.