Texas Military Forces ' website cites differences between state , federal on same - sex marriage benefits . ` ` Eligible members '' can receive benefits , agency says , calling it a ` ` processing issue '' Governor 's office : No benefits since state law restricts marriage to 1 man , 1 woman . A gay rights advocacy group blasts Texas government for ' ` ` politics with our military families ''
Texas Military Forces ' chief cites conflict between state , federal on same-sex marriage benefits . `` Eligible members '' can request benefits , agency says , calling it a `` processing issue '' Governor 's office : No benefits since state law restricts marriage to 1 man , 1 woman . A gay rights advocacy group blasts Texas officials for playing `` politics with our military families ''