Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Marriage in Texas

Is it illegal to marry a first cousin in Texas?


Asked on 12/17/07, 1:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: Marriage in Texas

The Texas legislature has modified the TX Family Code -- Now you CANNOT marry a son or daugher of a parent's brother or sister of the whole or half blood or by adoption.

Yes, years ago in Texas we truly had kissin' cousins!

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Answered on 12/17/07, 10:18 pm


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