Relating to the creation and dissolution of a covenant marriage.

HB 931 creates a voluntary "covenant marriage" option in Texas, allowing couples to formally commit to a lifelong marriage with specific requirements. To establish a covenant marriage, couples must submit a signed, notarized statement at the time of applying for a marriage license, affirming their commitment to preserve the marriage through counseling if difficulties arise. Existing married couples can later convert their marriage to a covenant marriage by filing a similar signed statement with their marriage license copy at the county clerk's office. The bill requires county clerks to clearly identify covenant marriage licenses and track these designations under Texas Family Code provisions. This change affects only couples who choose this specific marriage type, not the general public.