Defense of Marriage Act (Texas)

The Texas Defence of Marriage Act is an act that specifies that US State of Texas does not recognise same-sex marriage or civil union.

The statute was enacted in 2003, it made void in Texas any same-sex marriage or civil union.[1] This statute also prohibits the state or any agency or political subdivision of the state from giving effect to same-sex marriages or civil unions performed in other jurisdictions.[2]

The act was signed by Governor Rick Perry in 2003.[3]

Subsequently Texas Proposition 2 (2005) wrote similar restrictions into the state constitution.

Early appeals based on the unconstitutionality of the restrictions have been lost, or lost on appeal.

On 26 February 2014 San Antonio-based Judge Orlando Garcia struck down the Texas state ban on same sex marriage stating that the "current prohibition has no legitimate governmental purpose." A stay has been granted awaiting appeal.

## See also

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* LGBT history in Texas
* Same-sex marriage law in the United States by state

## References

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1. ^ "Texas Family Code sec. 6.204". Statutes.legis.state.tx.us. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
2. ^ "Texas Family Code sec. 6.204(c)". Statutes.legis.state.tx.us. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
3. ^ Texas Governor's website

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LGBTQ in Texas

Culture|

| By city|

* Austin
* Dallas–Fort Worth
* Houston
* San Antonio

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Events|

* Black Tie Dinner
* Bunnies on the Bayou
* Dallas Black Pride
* Houston Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
* Houston Gay Pride Parade
* QueerBomb Dallas

Places|

| Venues|

* Brazos River Bottom
* Chances Bar
* Eagle Houston
* F Bar
* Guava Lamp
* JR's Bar and Grill
* Just Marion & Lynn's
* Neon Boots Dancehall & Saloon
* Oilcan Harry's
* The Pink Elephant
* ReBar Houston
* South Beach
* Sue Ellen's

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* Mary's
* Meteor
* Montrose Mining Company

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* Bishop Arts District, Dallas
* Hyde Park
* Montrose, Houston
* Oak Lawn, Dallas
* Pink Dolphin Monument
* Westbury, Houston

Media|

* The A-List: Dallas
* Dallas Voice
* Houston Voice
* OutSmart
* Regal Crest Enterprises
* Turtle Creek Chorale

History|

* 1977 Houston Anita Bryant protests
* Lutheran High School North controversy
* Marriage of Billie Ert and Antonio Molina
* Murder of Paul Broussard
* Rainbow Lounge raid
* Village Station police raid
* Walt Whitman Community School

Organizations|

* Atticus Circle
* Cathedral of Hope
* Dallas Metropolitan Community Church
* Equality Texas
* Gulf Coast Archive and Museum
* Houston GLBT Community Center
* Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus
* Lesbian Health Initiative of Houston
* LGBTQ Aggies
* Montrose Center
* Queer Liberaction
* Transgender Archive
* Transgender Education Network of Texas
* Transgender Foundation of America

Rights|

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* Recognition of same-sex unions
* Same-sex marriage

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* Baker v. Wade (1985)
* Dallas Principles
* Defense of Marriage Act
* De Leon v. Perry (2015)
* Gay Student Services v. Texas A&M University (1984)
* Houston, Texas Proposition 1
* In re Marriage of J.B. and H.B. (2009)
* James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Act
* Lawrence v. Texas (2003)
* Littleton v. Prange (1999)
* Texas Proposition 2 (2005)

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