Texas Family Code

§ 2.302 — CEREMONY CONDUCTED BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSON

FA § 2.302Title 1. THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP · Part A. MARRIAGE · Ch. 2. THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP · Art. D. VALIDITY OF MARRIAGE

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. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268 (S.B. 6), Sec. 4.11, eff. September 1, 2005.