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In the 1970s, her own mother was forced - by her mother - to get married at the age of 14 in Orange, Texas, to a man who was 21. But, for Houston Chronicle digital producer Frankie Ortega, it happened not all that long ago much closer to home. Those ages 16 and 17 could still wed - but only with a judge's approval.īut maybe you're asking yourself, "Is this really even necessary? Are people still getting married that young?" Or maybe you're wondering "isn't that something that only happens in faraway countries?" Starting in September, no one under the age of 16 will be able to get married in Texas.

Greg Abbott recently signed a bill that bans child marriage. And 16- and 17-year-olds can marry as long as they have parental consent.

XIn Texas, a child - no matter what age - can get married as long as a judge approves it.