SB 180
bill to void first-cousin marriages in Texas
Filed
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
Caption
relating to marriages that are void on the ground of consanguinity of the parties.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Cousins married before September 1, 2027 keep the old rules.
The bill adds first cousins to the list of relatives who cannot legally marry each other in Texas. It covers a son or daughter of an aunt or uncle, whether the tie is by whole blood, half blood or adoption. Starting September 1, 2027, a new first-cousin marriage is void, while cousin marriages entered before that date keep the old rules.
Receipt
The receipt
90R-SB180 · 2026-11-09
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ITEM
relating to marriages that are void on the ground of consanguinity of the parties.
WHAT IT DOES
Cousins married before September 1, 2027 keep the old rules.
The bill adds first cousins to the list of relatives who cannot legally marry each other in Texas. It covers a son or daughter of an aunt or uncle, whether the tie is by whole blood, half blood or adoption. Starting September 1, 2027, a new first-cousin marriage is void, while cousin marriages entered before that date keep the old rules.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate
- Filed
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 27, 2024 to Jun 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$50,000.00
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$50,000.00
- Cash
- $50,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $50,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 23, 2025 to Sep 8, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101010787, 101032653.
Denton County Republican Lincoln Cabinet PAC$25,000.00
Denton County Republican Lincoln Cabinet PAC
$25,000.00
- Cash
- $25,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $25,000.00
Also funds 1 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Apr 8, 2026 to Apr 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · on Apr 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101058859.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$50,000.00
- Cash
- $50,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $50,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 23, 2025 to Sep 8, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101010787, 101032653.
Denton County Republican Lincoln Cabinet PAC
$25,000.00
- Cash
- $25,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $25,000.00
Also funds 1 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Apr 8, 2026 to Apr 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · on Apr 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101058859.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas Senate · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 S Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:40 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Subjects
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual
Family--Marriage Relationship
Text
The text as introduced · 221 words
90R3616 GW-D By: Hagenbuch S.B. No. 180 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to marriages that are void on the ground of consanguinity of the parties. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 6.201, Family Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 6.201. CONSANGUINITY. A marriage is void if one party to the marriage is related to the other as: (1) an ancestor or descendant, by blood or adoption; (2) a brother or sister, of the whole or half blood or by adoption; (3) a parent's brother or sister, of the whole or half blood or by adoption; [ or ] (4) a son or daughter of a brother or sister, of the whole or half blood or by adoption ; or (5) a son or daughter of an aunt or uncle, of the whole or half blood or by adoption . SECTION 2. Section 6.201, Family Code, as amended by this Act, applies only to a marriage entered into on or after the effective date of this Act. A marriage entered into before that date is governed by the law in effect on the date the marriage was entered into, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.