Although it is not 'until deaths do us part', a covenant marriage contract is close. The Senate passed a bill to engrossment creating the stricter, voluntary marriage contract. The commitment would include premarital counseling and would make obtaining a divorce much more difficult. Wichita Falls Senator Tom Haywood sponsored the CSHB 644 because he says something needs to be done to help couples stay together. The bill is pending final passage.
Current law requires colonias to give up state help immediately after being annexed.
Corpus Christi Senator Carlos F. Truan sponsored the bill in the Senate. Former prisoners of war from Texas, including the recently released soldier Steven Gonzales, would get a free ride to a public college or university under legislation passed today. Check our Events page for upcoming meeting information.