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THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE 1. BILL OF RIGHTS

Sec. 32.  MARRIAGE.  (a)  Marriage in this state shall consist only of the union of one man and one woman.
(b)  This state or a political subdivision of this state may not create or recognize any legal status identical or similar to marriage.  
(Added Nov. 8, 2005.)