Texas § FA.6.706 - CHANGE OF NAME
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § FA.6.706 — CHANGE OF NAME, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ FA.6.706. CHANGE OF NAME
CHANGE OF NAME. (a) In a decree of divorce or annulment, the court shall change the name of a party specifically requesting the change to a name previously used by the party unless the court states in the decree a reason for denying the change of name. (b) The court may not deny a change of name solely to keep the last name of family members the same. (c) A change of name does not release a person from liability incurred by the person under a previous name or defeat a right the person held under a previous name. (d) A person whose name is changed under this section may apply for a change of name certificate from the clerk of the court as provided by Section 45.106 . Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.
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Section FA.6.706 ("CHANGE OF NAME") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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