How does common law marriage work in Texas and what are the requirements to establish a common law marriage in the state?

In Texas, common law marriage is recognized if a couple lives together and presents themselves as married without a formal ceremony. To establish a common law marriage in the state, both partners must agree to be married, live together as spouses, and hold themselves out to others as a married couple. Additionally, they must meet certain legal requirements, such as being of legal age, not already married to someone else, and having the mental capacity to enter into a marriage.