Bill

HB 2039

87(R) - 2021
House Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
House Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Religious Freedom

Contact the Author

James Talarico

Phone:

512-463-0670

Capitol Office:

E2.712

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

James Talarico
Michelle Beckley
Ana-Maria Ramos
Chris Turner

Bill Caption

Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

 HB 2039 would add Muslim imams to the list of religious officials in the code permitted to authorize a marriage ceremony.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 2039 as it would not affect the liberty of religious officials to conduct wedding ceremonies. As the code already authorizes officers of any religious organization to conduct such ceremonies, HB 2039 would only add Muslim imams in name specifically.

Contact the Author

James Talarico

Phone:

512-463-0670

Capitol Office:

E2.712

Email: