A Marriage Equality bill was Filed in Texas

Lou Burnam

Did Hell just freeze over?

On Valentine's day, State Rep. Lou Burnam filed a Marriage Equality bill or HB 1300 in Texas. Really, in Texas.

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The bill filed this morning would remove provisions in the Texas Family Code from 2003 that deny same-sex couples the ability to marry in the state. It would also allow Texas to recognize same-sex marriages from other states.

“Marriage has been the greatest and most rewarding experience of my life,” Burnam said in a statement. “Continuing to deny all Texans the freedom to marry robs them of that experience and is detrimental to their families. Texans want a state where anyone can work hard and provide for their families. Our Texas values mandate defending the right of all Texans to have their rights and responsibilities as couples recognized by the state.”

Now, this marriage amendment repeal will need two-thirds majority vote in both chambers to be on the ballot, and support from a lot of voters in November. I'm hoping for the best, but it's nice to know that Texas has some good folks fighting the fight.

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