Relating to the execution of a waiver of citation by digitized signature in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage.
SB 31 allows divorce cases in Texas to use digitized signatures (like electronic signatures) for waivers of citation, replacing the requirement for handwritten signatures. It amends the Family Code to permit this method and updates the Government Code to recognize electronic signatures for notarization in family law cases. This change applies to all pending divorce cases or new filings after the law takes effect. The bill directly affects individuals filing for divorce who must submit waiver documents, making the process more accessible for digital submission. It does not change divorce laws but streamlines a specific procedural step.
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 18, 2025
Last action Jul 18, 2025
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Judith Zaffirini
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