SJR 35: Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage, and to change certain terminology used to refer to the parties to a marriage.

Plain-language summary

SJR 35 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage, and to change certain terminology used to refer to the parties to a marriage. Primary sponsor: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (February 7, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.

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