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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Article I, Section 32 of the Texas Constitution (''<small>"Marriage"</small>'')}}{{Texas Constitution|text=Added November 8, 2005: | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Article I, Section 32 of the Texas Constitution (''<small>"Marriage"</small>'')}}{{Texas Constitution|text=Added November 8, 2005: | ||
'''(a) Marriage in this | '''(a) Marriage in this State shall consist only of the union of one man and one woman.''' | ||
'''(b) This | '''(b) This State or a political subdivision of this State may not create or recognize any legal status identical or similar to marriage.''' | ||
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Note that whether the landmark ''Obergefell'' decision completely invalidated this section and a similar provision in the Texas Family Code has been the subject of additional litigation. | Note that whether the landmark ''Obergefell'' decision completely invalidated this section and a similar provision in the Texas Family Code has been the subject of additional litigation. | ||
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|seo_title=Article I, Section 32 of the Texas Constitution ("Marriage") | |seo_title=Article I, Section 32 of the Texas Constitution ("Marriage") | ||
|seo_keywords=Article 1 Section 32, Texas DOMA, same-sex marriage | |seo_keywords=Article 1 Section 32, Texas DOMA, same-sex marriage | ||
|seo_description=Marriage in this | |seo_description=This section declares: "Marriage in this State shall consist only of the union of one man and one woman." | ||
|seo_image_alt=Texas Bill of Rights | |seo_image_alt=Texas Bill of Rights | ||