Effective September 2008, Texas counties will waive the marriage license fee (ranges from $31 - $41 cash depending on the county) IF the couple takes an 8 hour pre-marital preparation course that covers important marital skills and issues, such as conflict management and communication.  The course must be taken within 12 months prior to applying for the license.  While I’m not a fan of the state getting involved in marital manners, I think taking a class before marriage is a GREAT idea, if for no other reason that starting conversations couples may not think to have before walking down the aisle.  Go Texas!

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