Texas SB1280 sets the marriage age at 18, voiding underage marriages regardless of court orders.

Texas SB1280 amends the Family Code to establish that a county clerk cannot issue a marriage license to anyone under 18, regardless of any court orders removing the disabilities of minority. The bill also voids any marriage where either party is under 18, again regardless of any court orders. The changes apply to applications and marriages occurring after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1280 sets the marriage age at 18, voiding underage marriages regardless of court orders.

Texas SB1280 amends the Family Code to establish that a county clerk cannot issue a marriage license to anyone under 18, regardless of any court orders removing the disabilities of minority. The bill also voids any marriage where either party is under 18, again regardless of any court orders. The changes apply to applications and marriages occurring after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.