The validity of a marriage is not affected by the lack of authority of the person conducting the marriage ceremony if:

1. (1) there was a reasonable appearance of authority by that person;
2. (2) at least one party to the marriage participated in the ceremony in good faith and that party treats the marriage as valid; and

3. (3) neither party to the marriage:

   1. (A) is a minor whose marriage is prohibited by law; or
   2. (B) by marrying commits an offense under Section 25.01, Penal Code.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268 (S.B. 6), Sec. 4.11, eff. September 1, 2005.