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TX Est Code § 1357.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle I - Other Special Proceedings and Substitutes for Guardianship|Chapter 1357 - Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act|Subchapter B. Scope of Agreement and Agreement Requirements|Section 1357.053. Term of Agreement

Sec. 1357.053.  TERM OF AGREEMENT.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the supported decision-making agreement extends until terminated by either party or by the terms of the agreement.(b)  The supported decision-making agreement is terminated if:(1)  the Department of Family and Protective Services finds that the adult with a disability has been abused, neglected, or exploited by the supporter;(2)  the supporter is found criminally liable for conduct described by Subdivision (1); or(3)  a temporary or permanent guardian of the person or estate appointed for the adult with a disability qualifies.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2015.Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1224 (S.B. 1881), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 514 (S.B. 39), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Est Code § 1357.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle I - Other Special Proceedings and Substitutes for Guardianship|Chapter 1357 - Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act|Subchapter B. Scope of Agreement and Agreement Requirements|Section 1357.054. Access to Personal Information

Sec. 1357.054.  ACCESS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION.  (a)  A supporter is only authorized to assist the adult with a disability in accessing, collecting, or obtaining information that is relevant to a decision authorized under the supported decision-making agreement.(b)  If a supporter assists an adult with a disability in accessing, collecting, or obtaining personal information, including protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Pub. L. No. 104-191) or educational records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (20 U.S.C. Section 1232g), the supporter shall ensure the information is kept privileged and confidential, as applicable, and is not subject to unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.(c)  The existence of a supported decision-making agreement does not preclude an adult with a disability from seeking personal information without the assistance of a supporter.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2015.Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1224 (S.B. 1881), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Est Code § 1357.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle I - Other Special Proceedings and Substitutes for Guardianship|Chapter 1357 - Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act|Subchapter B. Scope of Agreement and Agreement Requirements|Section 1357.055. Authorizing and Witnessing of Supported Decision-Making Agreement

Sec. 1357.055.  AUTHORIZING AND WITNESSING OF SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT.  (a)  A supported decision-making agreement must be signed voluntarily, without coercion or undue influence, by the adult with a disability and the supporter in the presence of two or more subscribing witnesses or a notary public.(b)  If signed before two witnesses, the attesting witnesses must be at least 14 years of age.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2015.Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1224 (S.B. 1881), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Est Code § 1357.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle I - Other Special Proceedings and Substitutes for Guardianship|Chapter 1357 - Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act|Subchapter C. Duty of Certain Persons With Respect to Agreement|Section 1357.101. Reliance on Agreement; Limitation of Liability

Sec. 1357.101.  RELIANCE ON AGREEMENT; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.  (a)  A person who receives the original or a copy of a supported decision-making agreement shall rely on the agreement.(b)  A person is not subject to criminal or civil liability and has not engaged in professional misconduct for an act or omission if the act or omission is done in good faith and in reliance on a supported decision-making agreement.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2015.Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1224 (S.B. 1881), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Est Code § 1357.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Estates Code|Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures|Subtitle I - Other Special Proceedings and Substitutes for Guardianship|Chapter 1357 - Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act|Subchapter C. Duty of Certain Persons With Respect to Agreement|Section 1357.102. Reporting of Suspected Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation

Sec. 1357.102.  REPORTING OF SUSPECTED ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION.  If a person who receives a copy of a supported decision-making agreement or is aware of the existence of a supported decision-making agreement has cause to believe that the adult with a disability is being abused, neglected, or exploited by the supporter, the person shall report the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Department of Family and Protective Services in accordance with Section 48.051, Human Resources Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2015.Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1224 (S.B. 1881), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Fam Code § 1.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Subchapter A. Definitions|Section 1.001. Applicability of Definitions

Sec. 1.001.  APPLICABILITY OF DEFINITIONS.  (a)  The definitions in this subchapter apply to this title.(b)  Except as provided by this subchapter, the definitions in Chapter 101 apply to terms used in this title.(c)  If, in another part of this title, a term defined by this subchapter has a meaning different from the meaning provided by this subchapter, the meaning of that other provision prevails.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.|
TX Fam Code § 1.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Subchapter A. Definitions|Section 1.002. Court

Sec. 1.002.  COURT.  "Court" means the district court, juvenile court having the jurisdiction of a district court, or other court expressly given jurisdiction of a suit under this title.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.|
TX Fam Code § 1.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Subchapter A. Definitions|Section 1.003. Suit for Dissolution of Marriage

Sec. 1.003.  SUIT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE.  "Suit for dissolution of a marriage" includes a suit for divorce or annulment or to declare a marriage void.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.|
TX Fam Code § 1.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Subchapter B. Public Policy|Section 1.101. Every Marriage Presumed Valid

Sec. 1.101.  EVERY MARRIAGE PRESUMED VALID.  In order to promote the public health and welfare and to provide the necessary records, this code specifies detailed rules to be followed in establishing the marriage relationship.  However, in order to provide stability for those entering into the marriage relationship in good faith and to provide for an orderly determination of parentage and security for the children of the relationship, it is the policy of this state to preserve and uphold each marriage against claims of invalidity unless a strong reason exists for holding the marriage void or voidable.  Therefore, every marriage entered into in this state is presumed to be valid unless expressly made void by Chapter 6 or unless expressly made voidable by Chapter 6 and annulled as provided by that chapter.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.|
TX Fam Code § 1.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Subchapter B. Public Policy|Section 1.102. Most Recent Marriage Presumed Valid

Sec. 1.102.  MOST RECENT MARRIAGE PRESUMED VALID.  When two or more marriages of a person to different spouses are alleged, the most recent marriage is presumed to be valid as against each marriage that precedes the most recent marriage until one who asserts the validity of a prior marriage proves the validity of the prior marriage.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.|
TX Fam Code § 1.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Subchapter B. Public Policy|Section 1.103. Persons Married Elsewhere

Sec. 1.103.  PERSONS MARRIED ELSEWHERE.  The law of this state applies to persons married elsewhere who are domiciled in this state.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.|
TX Fam Code § 1.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Subchapter B. Public Policy|Section 1.104. Capacity of Spouse

Sec. 1.104.  CAPACITY OF SPOUSE.  Except as expressly provided by statute or by the constitution, a person, regardless of age, who has been married in accordance with the law of this state has the capacity and power of an adult, including the capacity to contract.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.|
TX Fam Code § 1.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Subchapter B. Public Policy|Section 1.105. Joinder in Civil Suits

Sec. 1.105.  JOINDER IN CIVIL SUITS.  (a)  A spouse may sue and be sued without the joinder of the other spouse.(b)  When claims or liabilities are joint and several, the spouses may be joined under the rules relating to joinder of parties generally.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.|
TX Fam Code § 1.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Subchapter B. Public Policy|Section 1.106. Criminal Conversation Not Authorized

Sec. 1.106.  CRIMINAL CONVERSATION NOT AUTHORIZED.  A right of action by one spouse against a third party for criminal conversation is not authorized in this state.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.|
TX Fam Code § 1.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Subchapter B. Public Policy|Section 1.107. Alienation of Affection Not Authorized

Sec. 1.107.  ALIENATION OF AFFECTION NOT AUTHORIZED.  A right of action by one spouse against a third party for alienation of affection is not authorized in this state.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.|
TX Fam Code § 1.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Subchapter B. Public Policy|Section 1.108. Promise or Agreement Must Be in Writing

Sec. 1.108.  PROMISE OR AGREEMENT MUST BE IN WRITING.  A promise or agreement made on consideration of marriage or nonmarital conjugal cohabitation is not enforceable unless the promise or agreement or a memorandum of the promise or agreement is in writing and signed by the person obligated by the promise or agreement.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.|
TX Fam Code § 1.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|Subchapter B. Public Policy|Section 1.109. Use of Digitized Signature

Sec. 1.109.  USE OF DIGITIZED SIGNATURE.  (a)  A digitized signature on an original petition under this title or any other pleading or order in a proceeding under this title satisfies the requirements for and imposes the duties of signatories to pleadings, motions, and other papers identified under Rule 13, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.(b)  A digitized signature under this section may be applied only by, and must remain under the sole control of, the person whose signature is represented.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1165 (S.B. 813), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Fam Code § 2.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 2 - The Marriage Relationship|Subchapter A. Application for Marriage License|Section 2.001. Marriage License

Sec. 2.001.  MARRIAGE LICENSE.  (a)  A man and a woman desiring to enter into a ceremonial marriage must obtain a marriage license from the county clerk of any county of this state.(b)  A license may not be issued for the marriage of persons of the same sex.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.|
TX Fam Code § 2.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 2 - The Marriage Relationship|Subchapter A. Application for Marriage License|Section 2.002. Application for License

Sec. 2.002.  APPLICATION FOR LICENSE.  Except as provided by Section 2.006, each person applying for a license must:(1)  appear before the county clerk;(2)  submit the person's proof of identity and age as provided by Section 2.005(b);(3)  provide the information applicable to that person for which spaces are provided in the application for a marriage license;(4)  mark the appropriate boxes provided in the application; and(5)  take the oath printed on the application and sign the application before the county clerk.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 3666), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Fam Code § 2.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 2 - The Marriage Relationship|Subchapter A. Application for Marriage License|Section 2.003. Application for License by Minor

Sec. 2.003.  APPLICATION FOR LICENSE BY MINOR.  (a)  A person under 18 years of age may not marry unless the person has been granted by this state or another state a court order removing the disabilities of minority of the person for general purposes.(b)  In addition to the other requirements provided by this chapter, a person under 18 years of age applying for a license must provide to the county clerk:(1)  a court order granted by this state under Chapter 31 removing the disabilities of minority of the person for general purposes; or(2)  if the person is a nonresident minor, a certified copy of an order removing the disabilities of minority of the person for general purposes filed with this state under Section 31.007.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (S.B. 1705), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Fam Code § 2.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 2 - The Marriage Relationship|Subchapter A. Application for Marriage License|Section 2.005. Proof of Identity and Age

Sec. 2.005.  PROOF OF IDENTITY AND AGE.  (a)  The county clerk shall require proof of the identity and age of each applicant.(b)  The proof must be established by:(1)  a driver's license or identification card issued by this state, another state, or a Canadian province that is current or has expired not more than two years preceding the date the identification is submitted to the county clerk in connection with an application for a license;(2)  a United States passport;(3)  a current passport issued by a foreign country or a consular document issued by a state or national government;(4)  an unexpired Certificate of United States Citizenship, Certificate of Naturalization, United States Citizen Identification Card, Permanent Resident Card, Temporary Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, or other document issued by the federal Department of Homeland Security or the United States Department of State including an identification photograph;(5)  an unexpired military identification card for active duty, reserve, or retired personnel with an identification photograph;(6)  an original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a bureau of vital statistics for a state or a foreign government;(7)  an original or certified copy of a Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certificate of Birth Abroad issued by the United States Department of State;(8)  an original or certified copy of a court order relating to the applicant's name change or sex change;(9)  school records from a secondary school or institution of higher education;(10)  an insurance policy continuously valid for the two years preceding the date of the application for a license;(11)  a motor vehicle certificate of title;(12)  military records, including documentation of release or discharge from active duty or a draft record;(13)  an unexpired military dependent identification card;(14)  an original or certified copy of the applicant's marriage license or divorce decree;(15)  a voter registration certificate;(16)  a pilot's license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration or another authorized agency of the United States;(17)  a license to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code;(18)  a temporary driving permit or a temporary identification card issued by the Department of Public Safety; or(19)  an offender identification card issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.(c)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly provides false, fraudulent, or otherwise inaccurate proof of an applicant's identity or age under this section.  An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.|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. 4.06, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 3666), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 437 (H.B. 910), Sec. 10, eff. January 1, 2016.|
TX Fam Code § 2.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 2 - The Marriage Relationship|Subchapter A. Application for Marriage License|Section 2.006. Absent Applicant

Sec. 2.006.  ABSENT APPLICANT.  (a)  If an applicant who is 18 years of age or older is unable to appear personally before the county clerk to apply for a marriage license, any adult person or the other applicant may apply on behalf of the absent applicant.(b)  The person applying on behalf of an absent applicant shall provide to the clerk:(1)  notwithstanding Section 132.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, the notarized affidavit of the absent applicant as provided by this subchapter; and(2)  proof of the identity and age of the absent applicant under Section 2.005(b).(c)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the clerk may not issue a marriage license for which both applicants are absent unless the person applying on behalf of each absent applicant provides to the clerk an affidavit of the applicant declaring that the applicant is a member of the armed forces of the United States stationed in another country in support of combat or another military operation.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 947 (H.B. 858), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 3666), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 650 (H.B. 869), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (S.B. 1705), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Fam Code § 2.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 2 - The Marriage Relationship|Subchapter A. Application for Marriage License|Section 2.007. Affidavit of Absent Applicant

Sec. 2.007.  AFFIDAVIT OF ABSENT APPLICANT.  The affidavit of an absent applicant must include:(1)  the absent applicant's full name, including the maiden surname of a female applicant, address, date of birth, place of birth, including city, county, and state, citizenship, and social security number, if any;(2)  a declaration that the absent applicant has not been divorced within the last 30 days;(3)  a declaration that the absent applicant is:(A)  not presently married; or(B)  married to the other applicant and they wish to marry again;(4)  a declaration that the other applicant is not presently married and is not related to the absent applicant as:(A)  an ancestor or descendant, by blood or adoption;(B)  a brother or sister, of the whole or half blood or by adoption;(C)  a parent's brother or sister, of the whole or half blood or by adoption;(D)  a son or daughter of a brother or sister, of the whole or half blood or by adoption;(E)  a current or former stepchild or stepparent; or(F)  a son or daughter of a parent's brother or sister, of the whole or half blood or by adoption;(5)  a declaration that the absent applicant desires to marry and the name, age, and address of the person to whom the absent applicant desires to be married;(6)  the approximate date on which the marriage is to occur;(7)  the reason the absent applicant is unable to appear personally before the county clerk for the issuance of the license; and(8)  the appointment of any adult, other than the other applicant, to act as proxy for the purpose of participating in the ceremony, if the absent applicant is:(A)  a member of the armed forces of the United States stationed in another country in support of combat or another military operation; and(B)  unable to attend the ceremony.|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. 4.07, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 650 (H.B. 869), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Fam Code § 2.0071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 2 - The Marriage Relationship|Subchapter A. Application for Marriage License|Section 2.0071. Maintenance of Records by Clerk Relating to License for Absent Applicant

Sec. 2.0071.  MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS BY CLERK RELATING TO LICENSE FOR ABSENT APPLICANT.  A county clerk who issues a marriage license for an absent applicant shall maintain the affidavit of the absent applicant and the application for the marriage license in the same manner that the clerk maintains an application for a marriage license submitted by two applicants in person.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 650 (H.B. 869), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Fam Code § 2.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship|Subtitle A - Marriage|Chapter 2 - The Marriage Relationship|Subchapter A. Application for Marriage License|Section 2.008. Execution of Application by Clerk

Sec. 2.008.  EXECUTION OF APPLICATION BY CLERK.  (a)  The county clerk shall:(1)  determine that all necessary information, other than the date of the marriage ceremony, the county in which the ceremony is conducted, and the name of the person who performs the ceremony, is recorded on the application and that all necessary documents are submitted;(2)  administer the oath to each applicant appearing before the clerk;(3)  have each applicant appearing before the clerk sign the application in the clerk's presence;  and(4)  execute the clerk's certificate on the application.(b)  A person appearing before the clerk on behalf of an absent applicant is not required to take the oath on behalf of the absent applicant.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.|