QUESTIONS ABOUT MARRIAGE

DOES TEXAS HAVE AN AGE REQUIREMENT FOR MARRIAGE?

Yes. Both parties must be at least 18 years old to obtain a marriage license. If either party is under 18 years of age, parental consent or a court order is required.

CAN I LEGALLY MARRY SOMEONE OF THE SAME SEX?
No

WHAT IS AN INFORMAL MARRIAGE OR "COMMON-LAW" MARRIAGE?

a man and woman can create an informal marriage (sometimes called common-law marriage) in two ways; they can sign and register an official document of marriage at the county clerk's office, creating an informal marriage. The second way to enter into an informal marriage is to (1) agree to be married, (2) live together in Texas as husband and wife, and (3) represent to others in Texas that they are married. There is no minimum time period necessary to create an informal marriage, and living together; by itself, is not enough to create one. An informal marriage may not be entered into if either party is younger than 18 years old.