(a) On receiving an unexpired marriage license, an authorized person may conduct the marriage ceremony as provided by this subchapter.(b) A person may assent to marriage by the appearance of a proxy appointed in the affidavit authorized by Subchapter A if the person is:
(1) a member of the armed forces of the United States stationed in another country in support of combat or another military operation; and(2) unable to attend the ceremony.
Tex. Fam. Code ยง 2.203
Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. – Regular Session, ch. 650,Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2013.Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.
