Falling in love and living happily ever after is a dream for most people in Texas. Sure, a white picket fence with a perfect job sounds amazing. But that is not real life. In fact, life never really goes according to plan, but it always works out. And you never truly know where you’re going to find the love of your life, it might be someone behind bars. 

There have been numerous televisions shows in recent years that include story lines about people finding love with inmates, but is that actually a possibility in Texas? In short, YES, if you find the love of your life and that person in currently incarcerated in Texas, you can still get married. 

There are Certain Things Not Allowed When Marrying an Inmate in Texas 

Currently, Texas law does not allow for two inmates to marry each other. There is also a rule against inmates not being able to exchange wedding rings.  

The Steps to Follow If You Want to Marry an Inmate in Texas 

There are certain steps you need to follow and things you need to do in order to marry an inmate in Texas. Here are those steps. 

 

Steps Needed to Marry an Inmate in the State of Texas

Here are the things you need to do if you want to marry someone who is behind bars in Texas.

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Finding Love Behind Bars in Texas 

Life is short, if you fall in love with someone that is behind bars, there is nothing wrong with that. We’ve all made mistakes in life, some bigger than others, but people can also mature and become better people. Wishing you the best in finding your soul mate, wherever they might be.  

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Texas Death Row: Every Inmate Executed Or Granted A Stay in 2024

After Robert Roberson was granted a last-minute stay, executions for 2024 have now wrapped up for Texas. Here is a look at everyone who was scheduled to die in 2024. We take a look at the crimes they were convicted of, and whether or not this was their year to meet the needle.

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