Remarriage in Texas -- What is the Waiting Period?
Generally speaking, neither party to a divorce in Texas may marry a third party before the 31st day after the date the divorce is decreed. However, if the parties wish to remarry each other, there is no waiting period . Further, if either party can show good cause, the party may receive a waiver of the waiting period. See Tex. Fam. Code Sections 6.801 and 6.802.
The purpose of the waiting period is to curtail impulsive remarriage. However, this is easily defeated if a recently divorced person travels to another state.
