This gives girls the privilege to grow up and make the decision that they want to get married.
Texas Democratic state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, referring to a bill she introduced that bans anyone under 16 from getting married and requires people under 18 to get a judge's consent. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed it into law in May. A dozen other states have enacted similar policies.
Texas Democratic state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, referring to a bill she introduced that bans anyone under 16 from getting married and requires people under 18 to get a judge's consent. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed it into law in May. A dozen other states have enacted similar policies.
