Lawmakers in the Texas House and Senate, both led by Republican majorities, filed more than a thousand legislative proposals Tuesday, among them, various ultra-conservative bills, including one that would require spouses to obtain mutual consent and marriage counseling before being allowed to file for divorce.
Texas House Bill 931 (HB 931), which introduces the concept of "covenant marriage," was filed by State Rep. Cody Vasut, R-Angleton, known as one of Texas' most conservative lawmakers. The bill would require married couples to obtain their partner's approval to file for divorce and also make them attend at least five hours of marriage counseling "aimed at reconciliation."
