It depends. The Texas Family Code does provide specific time limits depending on the reason for the annulment. In that sense, the other answers here do not appear entirely correct.
In one example, the time limit for an annulment due to a concealed divorce is 1 year from the marriage (see Texas Family Code at section 6.109). In another example, the time period for an annulment due to a marriage within 72 hours of the marriage license is 30 days from the marriage (see Texas Family code at section 6.110). I know there is at least one other time limit.
An "annulment" is a proceeding to have a marriage declared void as if it never took place. Keep in mind that annulment in Texas is very limited and only for the reasons stated below. Seldom do marriages qualify for annulment.
An annulment will be granted if (1) the parties are related, by blood or adoption, or (2) either party was previously married and the prior marriage has not been dissolved.
An annulment may be granted if at the time of the marriage one party to the marriage was (1) underage, (2) under the influence of alcohol or drugs, (3) impotent, (4) mentally incompetent, (5) forced to marry, or (6) was misled about prior divorce. In most cases, the law requires that the person seeking the annulment must cease living together with the other party once the problem is discovered.
For more information on annulment, consult Chapter 6 of the Texas Family Code. In particular, look at sections 6.102 et seq. A link is provided below.
http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/fa.toc.htm
2007-12-19 03:50:24
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answered by ron_mexico 7
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2016-11-02 08:50:04
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answered by ? 4
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There are no specific overall time limits spelled out, however there are only a few things situations where you can get an annulment in Texas.
A marriage can be annulled if, at the time of the marriage, one party was underage, if the person asking for the annulment was under the influence of alcohol or narcotics, if one party concealed a divorce (within the last 30 days), if the marriage took place less than 72 hours after the license was issued, or due to permanent impotency; fraud, duress, or force; mental incapacity, consanguinity (too closely related); or bigamy.
See http://nofaultdiv.com/texas_annulment.html and
http://family-law.freeadvice.com/divorce_law/texas-divorce-seperation.htm
While I agree that ron_mexico is technically correct about the time limits on some reasons for annulment, there are other more limiting factors than time limits. An example given was that if the marriage happened while intoxicated. If the person wakes up and finds themselves married and runs out of the house then they could get an annulment if filed in the time limit allowed. However, it after they discovered this they then continue to live as a married couple, the time limit is not going to help them out.
2007-12-19 03:43:15
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answered by davidmi711 7
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State of Texas Annulment Laws
Question: I've only been married for a few months. Can I get an annulment?
Answer: The length of the marriage has nothing to do with the question of the availability of an annulment. The Court may grant an annulment if the marriage is void or voidable under very specific statutory requirements. One classic example is the regrettable Las Vegas marriage. If one spouse was incapable of effective consent because that spouse was drunk, an annulment may be possible. Another basis for annulment is impotence of a partner that was not known before marriage.
2007-12-19 03:43:48
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answered by wizjp 7
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