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HB 79, 47th R.S.
Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes relative to providing that each of the parties entering into a contract of marriage in Texas be thoroughly examined by a physician to determine freedom from syphilis and all other venereal diseases; establishing certain laboratory procedures; establishing certain procedures for county clerks issuing marriage licenses; providing penalties for violation of provisions of this Act.

Author: Houston McMurry
Coauthor: James McDonald Heflin | John Junior Bell | Dallas A. Blankenship | Arnold J. Vale | Sam C. Hanna | Earl Huddleston | Fred R. "Red" Harris | Rae Mandette Files

Subjects:
Family--Marriage Relationship
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
MARRIAGE LICENSES
PHYSICIANS


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