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TX HJR78

TX HJR78
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.


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83rd Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.

AI Summary

This Joint Resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to remove a specific provision from the Texas Constitution that defines marriage solely as the union of one man and one woman and also prevents the state or its local governments from creating or recognizing any legal status that is the same as or similar to marriage. If approved by voters in an election held on November 5, 2013, this amendment would repeal that existing constitutional language.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs (on 02/25/2013)

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