Section 6.205 – Marriage To Minor

May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas

A marriage is void if either party to the marriage is younger than 18 years of age, unless a court order removing the disabilities of minority of the party for general purposes has been obtained in this state or in another state .

Tex. Fam. Code ยง 6.205

Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. – Regular Session, ch. 934,Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2017.
Amended By Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 52, Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268, Sec. 4.17, eff. September 1, 2005.