In some states, a domestic partnership is a legally recognized relationship between members of a same-sex couple, with rights similar to those of a marriage relationship.
As of the knowledge cutoff in 2023, Texas does not legally recognize domestic partnerships at the state level. This means that same-sex couples, as well as opposite-sex couples, do not have a state-sanctioned domestic partnership option that would provide rights similar to those of marriage. In Texas, marriage is defined as a union between one man and one woman, and the state does not offer a comprehensive legal status for unmarried couples. However, some cities and counties in Texas may offer domestic partnership registries that provide limited local benefits, but these do not equate to state-level recognition or provide the same range of rights as marriage.
