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The U.S. state of Texas issues marriage licenses to same-sex couples and recognizes those marriages when performed out-of-state. On June 26, 2015, the United States legalized same-sex marriage nationwide due to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v.
Dallas County issued 170 marriage licenses to same-sex couples that day. The first couple to receive one were Jack Evans, 85, and George Harris, 82, together for 54 years, who were later married by a member of their church, Judge Dennise Garcia. [28] Large crowds formed outside the Dallas County Courthouse to
City of Miami: Residents of the county or at least one partner employed by the county. Both opposite- and same-sex couples. [106] City of Miami Beach: No residency requirement. Both opposite- and same-sex couples. [107] Miami-Dade County: Residents of the county or at least one partner employed by the county. Both opposite- and same-sex couples.
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One ordered the recognition of a common-law marriage between two women and the other order the county clerk to issue a marriage license to two women. They obtained their license and wed before Attorney General Ken Paxton obtained stays from the Texas Supreme Court and asked that court to void the marriage license. [29]
The Texas Legislature’s approval of SB 907 in 2021 allowed county clerks to issue marriage licenses remotely. Here’s how to apply in Tarrant County.
In 1996, the United States Congress passed and President Bill Clinton signed Public Law 104–199, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Section 3 of DOMA defines "marriage" and "spouse" for purposes of both federal law and any ruling, regulation, or interpretation by an administrative bureau or agency of the United States government. [1]
These marriage license applications were recorded in Richland County between July 8 and July 12: Edward James Costello V of Iola, Texas, 23, office assistant, to Mia Rea Enzor of College Station ...