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July 10, 2017

Title: County Clerk Freedom Bill
Topic: County Clerk Freedom Bill

Discussed by Stan Stanart
with Stanart for Harris County Clerk

Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill last week that includes language giving County Clerks the freedom to leave their names off marriage licenses and marriage applications. Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart will be answering some questions concerning HB555 today.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is it the duty of each County Clerk across Texas to issue marriage licenses?

Why is it important to some County Clerks in Texas to have the right and the ability not to sign marriage licenses?

Did the Supreme Court ruling affect rural counties differently than large cities like Houston?

Does the new law apply to all who are authorized to issue marriage licenses?

Should there be a religious test for those who work for government in Texas?

How did the Supreme Court ruling affect Justice of the Peace Judges? Will HB555 affect JP’s?

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