Latest Statistics: Less Texas Divorces, Less Texas Marriages

The latest statisics reveal that there were 63,717 Texas divorces so far in 2005*. There were 4,676 less Texas divorces this year than over the same time period last year and 7,452 less than the same time period in 2003.

The number of marriages has also decreased. There were 141,156 marriages made so far in 2005*. However, this is 11,192 less marriages made than the pervious year and 11,296 less than the same time period in 2003.

*From January to October

Source: National Vital Statistics Reports Vol. 54, No. 17, May 10, 2006.