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Will same-sex relationships ever be legally recognized in Texas?
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∙ 12y ago
If you are a resident of Texas go to the courts and present a case against discrimination. Why should a homosexual be deprived of their "pursuit of happiness" because he/she is gay/lesbian/bisexual.
Not long ago this was done to interracial marriages. Why should this be any different?
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoYes. The state of Texas will eventually be ordered to permit same-sex couples to marry and to recognize the out-of-state marriages of same-sex couples. This has already happened on the US District Court level, but a stay is in place until a ruling by either an Appeals Court or the US Supreme Court. This should happen in either 2015 or 2016.
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Can you legally marry your half cousin in Texas Tennessee or Pennsylvania?
What is a half cousin? It isn't a recognized term. Texas and Tennessee allow 1st cousin marriages. Pennsylvania does not allow first cousin marriages.
How can you become legally separated in Texas?
There is no legal separations in Texas
What age are you legally an adult in Texas?
In Texas, you are legally considered an adult at the age of 18.
Who was the US president who first recognized the independence of Texas?
Martin Van Buren recognized the independence of Texas, but opposed making it a state.
How do you apply for a civil union in Texas?
You cannot. Civil unions are not permitted or recognized in Texas.
When can you legally leave your parents home in Texas?
In Texas, a minor can legally leave their parent's home at the age of 17 without their parent's permission. This is because the legal age of majority in Texas is 18.
Is 17 legal to get a student loan in Texas?
No, not legally.
What nations recognized the Republic of Texas?
France, England and the United States recognized the Republic of Texas after it split off from Mexico in 1836. Mexico never recognized Texas as independent republic, but considered it a rebel province to be reincorporated on a later date. Mexico however, was forced to cease any claims on Texas after the Mexican-American War (1846-1848).
In Texas if I see someone breaking into my neighbor's car can I legally shoot them possibly killing them?
You can only legally shoot someone in Texas if they are on your property and doing something that breaks the law.
Do you have to be legally married to file taxes jointly?
Yes, your marriage has to be legally recognized, but some states have common law marriage where you're recognized as legally married without a marriage license. If you became legally married in a common law state, your marriage is recognized federally. It is also recognized by other states that don't have common law marriage if you move to another state after establishing a common law marriage. As long as your common law marriage remains valid and you haven't separated, you can file jointly for federal and state tax purposes. It appears that the following states have common law marriage laws: Alabama, Colorado, Kansas, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Iowa, Montana, Utah, and Texas (and the District of Columbia). If you established a relationship in one of these jurisdictions, you'll want to see if you have a legal marriage under the area's common laws.
How can you legally own a firearm in Texas being a felon?
You can't.
Can you legally move out of you parents house at the age17 in Texas?
Yes
