Texas HB931 establishes the legal framework for covenant marriages, including requirements for premarital counseling, dissolution, and maintenance.

Texas HB931 amends the Family Code to create a legal framework for covenant marriages. Couples can designate their marriage as a covenant marriage by filing an affidavit with the county clerk. To enter into or designate a covenant marriage, couples must complete five hours of premarital counseling. The court can grant a divorce for a covenant marriage only if the parties agree and have completed counseling. The bill also allows courts to order maintenance in proceedings for the dissolution or legal separation of a covenant marriage. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB931 establishes the legal framework for covenant marriages, including requirements for premarital counseling, dissolution, and maintenance.

Texas HB931 amends the Family Code to create a legal framework for covenant marriages. Couples can designate their marriage as a covenant marriage by filing an affidavit with the county clerk. To enter into or designate a covenant marriage, couples must complete five hours of premarital counseling. The court can grant a divorce for a covenant marriage only if the parties agree and have completed counseling. The bill also allows courts to order maintenance in proceedings for the dissolution or legal separation of a covenant marriage. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.