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Relationships Texas

It is unlawful to get married by proxy unless you are in the military.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Texas is one of the very few states that still formally allows proxy marriage, where someone else physically stands in for a bride or groom who cannot attend the ceremony. However, to prevent fraudulent marriages or forced unions, the state strictly limited this privilege. Today, it is illegal to use a proxy unless the absent party is an active-duty member of the armed forces stationed away from home.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Texas Family Code ยง 2.203
Where to look:

Texas Family Code

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