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The other day, while bored, I decided to look up exactly what I will need and exactly what the laws are to obtain your marriage license in the State of Texas. I ended up finding out about some upcoming changes to the marriage license process in the State of Texas.
In June of 2007, the Governor signed HB 2685, which will benefit those of us who either chose, or were required, to take premarital classes. Come September 1, 2008, the fee for your marriage license will increase from $30 to $60. However, the fee will be waived if you have participated in an 8 hour premarital education course, approved by the Health and Human Service Commission.
For those of you, like the Hydrangeas, getting married after September 1, you can read more about it and get all of the details here.
Wow… good to know for TX brides, but that’s an interesting legal addition. So the government can now deem which premarital counseling is legally acceptable? Or rather, they’ll make you pay if you don’t take a government-approved marriage ccourse. I wonder what factors the Commission uses to decide on what is state-approved premarital education…
Abstinence-only? just kidding…
[...] previously wrote about the marriage license laws that will be going into effect come September 1, 2008, in the state of Texas. However controversial [...]
Premarital counseling usually consists of 4-8 sessions to cover all pertinent topics. Starting sooner into the engagement than the month before the wedding is preferred. This reduces stress right before the wedding and also allows for more honesty since some may fear that the truth could jeopardize the wedding.
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Mrs. Hydrangea, Dallas Age and Occupation: 26, Administrative Assistant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Network Analyst Engagement Date: June 2007 Wedding Date: September 2008 Blogging Since: January 14, 2008 Venue: Catholic Church and Reception at The W Hotel About Me: Mr. H and I come from very different cultures and backgrounds so I'm excited to plan our wedding with a balance of both traditions. My mom has always been a DIY queen, and I'm just now starting to get into it with a new house and a wedding to plan!
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