A judge in Dallas Texas has decided that two men who married in Massachusetts who now reside in Texas can get a divorce in Texas.  What’s interesting about this is that Texas does not recognize same-sex marriages.  In the eyes of the law of Texas, these men are not married, so how can that same state grant them a divorce?  What is the legal basis?  According to the judge, the basis is the fact that Texas’ law opposing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.  You see how this works?!  Many voices prophesied that this would happen: same-sex couples marry in a state that recognizes same-sex marriage, move to a state that does not recognize same-sex marriage, and then successfully challenge that state’s marriage laws by filing for divorce. 

As I understand it, the judge’s decision does not, in fact, invalidate the law.  If I am understanding it correctly, it merely challenges the law, which, if pressed, could require a constitutional review by the Supreme Court of Texas, who could overturn it if they agree that it is unconstitutional.  If anyone knows more about the story, more about the judge’s decision, or more about the legal matters involved here, please step in and either correct me or fill in the blanks.