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The US Social Security Administration ("SSA"), which administers Social Security disability benefits ("SSDI") will only recognize a same-sex marriage in states where it is valid under state law.

Consequently, although your marriage in California will affect eligibility for SSDI in California, it will not currently affect eligibility for SSDI in Texas. However, Texas' ban on same-sex marriage has been declared unconstitutional in federal court and the matter is on appeal. So, if the lower court's ruling is upheld, your marriage will suddenly become valid in Texas and your continued eligibility for SSDI benefits will be affected.

Note that same-sex marriages currently DO affect federal tax filing status in all 50 states and abroad.

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