Constitution · Texas

Tex. Const. art. 1, § 32

Constitution
Constitution of Texas
Text as of
October 2026

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MARRIAGE. (a) Marriage in this state shall consist only of the union of one man and one woman. (b) This state or a political subdivision of this state may not create or recognize any legal status identical or similar to marriage. (Added Nov. 8, 2005.)

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