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Tex. Family Code § 1.001 Applicability of Definitions
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Sec. 1.001. APPLICABILITY OF DEFINITIONS. (a) The definitions in this subchapter apply to this title. (b) Except as provided by this subchapter, the definitions in Chapter 101 apply to terms used in this title. (c) If, in another part of this title, a term defined by this subchap…
Tex. Family Code § 1.002 Court
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Sec. 1.002. COURT. "Court" means the district court, juvenile court having the jurisdiction of a district court, or other court expressly given jurisdiction of a suit under this title. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.
Tex. Family Code § 1.003 Suit For Dissolution of Marriage
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Sec. 1.003. SUIT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. "Suit for dissolution of a marriage" includes a suit for divorce or annulment or to declare a marriage void. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997. SUBCHAPTER B. PUBLIC POLICY
Tex. Family Code § 1.101 Every Marriage Presumed Valid
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Sec. 1.101. EVERY MARRIAGE PRESUMED VALID. In order to promote the public health and welfare and to provide the necessary records, this code specifies detailed rules to be followed in establishing the marriage relationship. However, in order to provide stability for those enterin…