Can a 17-year-old girl get into trouble for dating a 15-year-old boy in Texas?

Answer 1

If you leave home without your parents permission and the boyfriend takes you in, then under Texas law, he could be charged with: HARBORING RUNAWAY CHILD: A person commits an offense if he knowingly harbors a child who is younger than 18 years and is voluntarily absent from the child's home without the consent of the child's parent or guardian for a substantial length of time or without the intent to return. INTERFERENCE WITH RIGHTS OF GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON: A person commits an offense if the person takes, retains, or conceals a ward when the person knows that the person's taking, retention, or concealment interferes with a possessory right (the right of a guardian of the person to have physical possession of a ward and to establish the ward's legal domicile) with respect to the ward. ENTICING A CHILD: A person commits an offense if, with the intent to interfere with the lawful custody of a child younger than 18 years, he knowingly entices, persuades, or takes the child from the custody of the parent or guardian. And possibly other charges as well.

Answer 2

Sadly there is no emancipation status in Texas, however I do believe that if the female is pregnant that she is then legally an adult and can do as she wishes. You may just have to tough it out and stay home until your 18, if you do need to stay there take advantage of the free rent, get a job and save every penny you make. This will make it easier for you when you do have the ability to leave home. Trust me living on your own really isn't easy. Before making such a huge step please make a list of monthly expenses, ask your boyfriend how much he pays for the rent / mortage, gas, electric, phone, cell phone, internet access, car payement, car insurance, house insurance, food, clothes, household items, medicine, doctor bills and entertainment, and sadly emergency money - the car gets a flat tire, the dog gets sick etc... Please take all this into consideration I know sometimes you may feel that the situation your in seems hopeless however the more money you have when you do leave the better off you will be in leading the lifestyle you want! Texas does have a process called 'removal of disabilities of minority' which basically is minor emancipation. You

Answer 3

No, sorry! You have to be at least 18 to date anyone over 20! Wait one more year to date!

Answer 4

Marriage automatically emancipates a minor, so they don't need their parents permission to move out (of course, they do need their parents permission to get married).

Answer 5

no. - You must be 18 - until then your parents retain legal custody of you and your physical 'person'

Answer 6

no they shouldn't get in trouble if the parents are ok with it and their not 4 or more years older than the one they're dating