Family Code §2.302

In force on Dec 29, 2011 · this text took effect Sep 01, 2005 · same as today's text

CEREMONY CONDUCTED BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSON

The validity of a marriage is not affected by the lack of authority of the person conducting the marriage ceremony if: (1) there was a reasonable appearance of authority by that person; (2) at least one party to the marriage participated in the ceremony in good faith and that party treats the marriage as valid; and (3) neither party to the marriage: (A) is a minor whose marriage is prohibited by law; or (B) by marrying commits an offense under Section 25.01 , Penal Code.

History: Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268 (S.B. 6 ), Sec. 4.11, eff. September 1, 2005.

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Attorney General opinions that cite it

GA-0948 (Dec 29, 2011): Whether a retired federal judge may conduct a marriage ceremony in Texas

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