Yes, You Can Marry an Inmate in Texas — Here’s How

(KNUE-FM) Most Texans would love to find their partner in life and live happily ever after. Sure, a white picket fence with a perfect job sounds amazing. But oftentimes, that’s 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.

Is It Legal to Marry an Inmate in Texas?

There have been numerous television 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 is currently incarcerated in Texas, you can still get married.

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Rules and Restrictions for Texas Inmate Marriages

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.

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Step-by-Step Process to Marry an Inmate

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.

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.