Stay Connected. More Filters. As the law stands now, applications in Texas for marriage licenses include gender labels for each party, and license applications for same-sex marriages are rejected by the Secretary of State. Demonstrators rally in front of the Supreme Court in Washington on April But do not Celebrate the Constitution.
Carpenter's decision is directed at heterosexual couples as well.
The county's clerk, Ann Manary, said Wednesday that her office wasn't used to handling all those weddings, but that she would be doing her best. Celebrate the opportunity for a new expression of commitment to a partner.
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Likewise, U. She already had five scheduled for the next two weeks, and noted that June and July were the busy months for weddings. Since this was published, Carpenter responded to a request from MLive. The U. As the law stands now, applications in Texas for marriage licenses include gender labels for each party, and license applications for same-sex marriages are rejected by the Secretary of State.
Supreme Court that may validate same-sex marriages, county officials around the state have begun preparing for crowds of gay couples seeking marriage licenses. He also chalked up his decision to a staff shortage. Carras is the Chief Judge of the county's trial courts, while Beale is a judge in the 42nd District Court and Allen is a judge in Midland's probate and civil court.
Harrow, 72, agreed. Demonstrators rally in front of the Supreme Court in Washington on April