Absentee Affidavit

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May

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” Stephen Covey

I’m always concerned when on of my clients sends me a text or DM that reads “there’s something I need to talk to you about. Are you busy?” I...

27

Apr

More Clerks And Chaos. Why Buying Your Marriage License Isn’t Easy…

This morning I began trying to contact clerks for clients who have their paperwork but can’t find a clerk to buy a license from. Harris County is still closed...

15

Apr

Love, Life, Loss And The Power Of Patience. Clerks Office Closures & Chaos..

Yesterday my Ferguson Unit bride contacted me regarding buying her license. The Unit had finally sent the Absentee Affidavit and Inmate ID but she lives in another state and...

18

Mar

Small Acts Of Kindness In Situations We Couldn’t Expect Can Make A Difference..

This morning I read a text that Harris County had closed their clerks offices. Travis, Tarrant, Dallas and other counties may follow this trend. Please remain calm. This situation...

02

Mar

TDCJ Officiant Wendy Wortham- People, Places & Prisons…

It’s nearly 1AM and I’m still working. I’ve never been able to shut my mind off and sleep easily. Running between two hospitals for my new grandson and my...

14

Feb

On The Inside Looking Out. Green Bay To Marlin To McClennan County To Mercado To Belltower To Omni…

I spend 3-5 days a week inside state and federal prisons as well as county jails, venues, military bases, backyards and other locations. I am the busiest Inmate Officiant...

13

Feb

Welcome To My World- Holliday Unit To Ferguson To Marlin & Points In Between…

Describing my life in one sentence would be impossible although I’m often asked to do so. From juggling phone calls from clients to answering emails, addressing concerns and bouncing...

27

Jan

“Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.” Rikki Rogers

Last night a rather surprising text regarding wearing a costume to a TDCJ Wedding came through. While I would love for everyone to wear whatever they want, it’s something...

05

Jan

Why An Unsworn Declaration In Texas Is Insufficient And Cannot Be Used In Place Of An Absentee Affidavit…

Every few months I run into someone telling me “the law library said they won’t notarize an absentee affidavit and that he or she should use an Unsworn Declaration.”...

14

Oct

Grooms, Good Times & Keeping The Faith. Prison Marriage Isn’t Limited To Women…

I’m always a little surprised by others assumptions. “What do you mean Wendy?” Well, a call this morning from a reporter interested in statistics and unconcerned about my schedule...

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” Stephen Covey

More Clerks And Chaos. Why Buying Your Marriage License Isn’t Easy…

Love, Life, Loss And The Power Of Patience. Clerks Office Closures & Chaos..

Small Acts Of Kindness In Situations We Couldn’t Expect Can Make A Difference..

TDCJ Officiant Wendy Wortham- People, Places & Prisons…

On The Inside Looking Out. Green Bay To Marlin To McClennan County To Mercado To Belltower To Omni…

Welcome To My World- Holliday Unit To Ferguson To Marlin & Points In Between…

“Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.” Rikki Rogers

Why An Unsworn Declaration In Texas Is Insufficient And Cannot Be Used In Place Of An Absentee Affidavit…

Grooms, Good Times & Keeping The Faith. Prison Marriage Isn’t Limited To Women…

TDCJ AD-03.42

On July 28, 2015, the TDCJ revised Administrative Directive AD-03.42, [view AD-03.42] concerning prisoner marriages. Under the revised policy, prison officials “shall permit offenders to be married on TDCJ property or contracted facilities.”

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