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Articles tagged: marriage license

common law marriage

After Promise to Obey Federal Law, Paxton Continues Fight Against Same-Sex Marriage

Wed, Sep 9, 2015 |

Despite his recent pledge to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling, Attorney General Ken Paxton is already seeking to prevent the deci...Read More

Second County Clerk Steps Down Over Gay Marriage

Wed, Jul 15, 2015 |

Stating that the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling conflicts with her personal beliefs, Live Oak County Clerk Karen Irving has announced that she is retiring, ...Read More

Meet the First Same-Sex Couple to Marry in Dallas County

Tue, Jun 30, 2015

Jack Evans and George Harris, who have been together for 54 years, became the first same-sex couple to marry in Dallas County after the U.S. Supreme Court's his...Read More

by Texas Observer Staff

Gay Marriage Arrives in Texas

Fri, Jun 26, 2015 |

In a landmark victory for marriage equality, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against statewide bans on same-sex marriage, granting gay and lesbian couples in Texas...Read More

Forms Could Pose Obstacle To Gay Marriage In Texas

Wed, Jun 3, 2015 |

Texas officials could drag their feet on changing the language of marriage license applications, which now say "male" and "female," to stall gay marriage....Read More

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