Twogether in Texas Are you planning to say “I Do” soon? Need to know more about communication and conflict resolution skills? Want more information about how to build a healthy marriage? Ready to “Learn to love for life”? If so, plan to attend an 8-hour fun and interactive premarital education session in your county. Every month, there will be a workshop offered through the Twogether in Texas program that is free of charge. When the couple completes the workshop together, their marriage license fee is waived! What is the Twogether in Texas program? The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is implementing House Bill 2685 through a program called “Twogether in Texas”. On September 1, 2008, the state marriage license fee increased from $30 to $60. However, couples can attend an 8-hour, skills-based premarital workshop to have the fee waived. Each month, free premarital workshops for couples are held in Harris County. The workshop will include training in communication skills, conflict resolution, and other key elements of a healthy marriage. Couples can find classes in their area by dialing 2-1-1. In addition, there are other free and fee-based workshops available that couples can choose that are provided by clergy, counselors, and therapists. Information on those sessions can be found at www.twogetherintexas.com. At the conclusion of the training, couples will receive a certificate they take to the County Clerk office when applying for their marriage license. Counties may continue to charge up to $12 in local fees for a marriage license. Couples can forgo the 72-hour waiting period to get married, and the certificate is good for 365 days. For more information about our scheduled workshops or to register, please email twogether@connectingmarriages.com or call (832) 498-2868. Registration Download Registration Form: (Click Here) Register Online Now: (Click Here) Return to Home Page