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Birth Certificate in Texas

TTCBabyHTTCBabyH Posts: 29
in LGBTQ+ Couples
Does anybody know if in Texas both my wife and obviously myself can be on the birth certificate of our future children.

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  • FirsttimetxmomsFirsttimetxmoms Posts: 224
    Yes. I'm in Houston and due in November. I emailed someone in the registrar's office. Here is a portion of the email sent back to me.
    "After verifying with our field reps from the State Office in Austin, you should have no issues putting both parents’/mothers’ names on the record when the child is born. Just as in the case of an opposite sex couple, you will both need to be present to sign the forms, present valid ID and the hospital may ask for the marriage license, but other than that, there should be no other forms or documentation necessary."

    Hope this helps!
  • TTCBabyHTTCBabyH Posts: 29
    Firsttimetxmoms-- Thank you so much. I couldn't find anything anywhere saying we could. This definitely helps. Again thanks so much!!
  • FirsttimetxmomsFirsttimetxmoms Posts: 224
    No problem! I don't remember what I searched to find the answer, but I'm glad I did! It definitely gave me peace of mind not having to fight for my wife's parental rights!
  • Kati&Holly15Kati&Holly15 Posts: 14
    yes, we live in n. texas & i am on our sons BC!
  • RachelCorreaRachelCorrea Posts: 15
    Yes, I had my daughter in December and my wife is on the birth certificate.
  • KLB1903KLB1903 Posts: 0
    Firsttimetxmoms - we are in Houston too! I am due in Feb. and trying to figure out all the legal logistics. After the birth certificate are y'all planning or do you have any information on second parent adoption?

    Congrats btw!
  • PeriwinkleBluePeriwinkleBlue Posts: 28

    Hello all! Just as a heads up? You will still want to do a second parent adoption in Texas. The birth certificate alone doesn’t solidify parental rights in the case of say divorce or the biological mother’s death. So please consider protecting your family further by taking this additional step.

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