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The age of majority in TX is 18.

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Q: When are you legally considered an adult in the state of Texas?
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What is the age that you are legally an adult in US?

18 Will in the state of Texas you can be counted as a adult When you 17


Can a 17 year old legally move out in gthe state of Texas?

In Texas, a minor is considered emancipated if they are married, in the military, or declared legally independent by a court. Otherwise, a 17-year-old would typically need parental consent or permission from a court to move out legally.


Can you move out and are you considered an adult when you're 17 and live in Texas?

Yes. In the state of Texas you are considered an adult at 17. Therefore, you can make your own decisions and your parents have no say. The only things you still can't do is drink and vote. :)


When is a child considered an adult in Ohio?

17 years old legally. What exactly does being "emancipated" mean in the state of Ohio?


If you have a kid are you considered an adult in the state of North Carolina?

The ability to have a child has no bearing on whether you are an adult. You must be 18 or have been legally emancipated by a court order or marriage.


At what age can a parent legally throw out a teenager in Texas?

In the state of Texas a person becomes legally designated an adult at the age of 18. In most cases the parent(s) will no longer be legally or financially responsible for the child (an exception could be a child support order that stipulates a different age). If the parents so choose they may request their "adult" child to move from their residence.


Are minors considered adults if they have children?

No. In fact, the child can be taken away from you. You're considered a parent after you have a child. You're considered an adult at 18. Depending on your state and if you are the age of consent, emancipation is an option, making you legally independent, but still not an adult.


Can an 18 yr old enter into a legally binding contract in the state of Texas?

The age of majority in Texas is 18. That means that they can sign a legal contract. The law will hold them accountable for the agreement as an adult.


What is the minimum age in which someone can be charged as an adult when committing a sex offense with a minor in the state of Illinois?

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What is the legal age to be considered an adult in the state of MS?

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How do you become an adult?

The laws of your particular state or country declare at what age you are legally considered an adult. In the US< the age is customarily 18 years of age, but a few states have set other ages.


If a 16-year-old is pregnant is she considered an adult after she has the baby and could she move out for safety problems in the state of Texas?

If there are safety problems please contact the police immediately. (As to whether she is considered an adult, no, the age of majority is still 18.)