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Not in Texas, until you are an adult, the parents are responsible for you. That would be 18 and until then they determine where you live.

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Is a 17 year old legally an adult in Texas?

In Texas, a 17-year-old is considered a minor and does not have the legal rights and responsibilities of an adult. The age of majority in Texas is 18.


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 a 17 year old date a 22 year old in the state of Texas?

In the state of Texas, the age of consent is 17. As long as both parties are consenting and there is no coercion involved, it is legally permissible for a 17-year-old to date a 22-year-old. It's important to consider the power dynamics and maturity levels of each person in the relationship.


Can a 17 year old date a 14 year old in the state of Texas?

In Texas, the age of consent is 17, which means that a 17 year old can legally have sexual relations with someone their own age or older. However, engaging in any sexual activity with a 14 year old would be considered statutory rape in Texas as the age of consent is 17. It is important to understand and abide by the state's laws regarding age of consent to avoid any legal repercussions.


Can a 17 year old be forced to leave home in TX?

In Texas, a 17-year-old cannot legally be forced to leave home unless a court determines that they are emancipated or are in an unsafe living situation. Parents are legally responsible for providing care and support to their minor children until they reach the age of majority, typically 18.

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Can a nineteen year old legally date a sixteen year old in the state of Texas?

yes. if its okay with your parents.


Can a pregnant 17-year-old marry an illegal immigrant in Texas?

not legally.


Is a 17 year old legally an adult in Texas?

In Texas, a 17-year-old is considered a minor and does not have the legal rights and responsibilities of an adult. The age of majority in Texas is 18.


What would happen to a 17 year old in Alabama who has had a baby and moved out from parents house without consent from the parents and did not take the baby with her and moved in with a 18 year old?

Legally, I don't think they can do anything....


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 a 17 year old in Texas Move in with a 27 year old?

To move out legally you need parental consent until you are 18yo if you wish to move out.


Can a 17 year old date a 22 year old in the state of Texas?

In the state of Texas, the age of consent is 17. As long as both parties are consenting and there is no coercion involved, it is legally permissible for a 17-year-old to date a 22-year-old. It's important to consider the power dynamics and maturity levels of each person in the relationship.


Can a 17 year old buy a car on credit?

not in the state of Texas because you have to be 18 to legally sign into a contract


Can a 17-year-old move in with a 27-year-old legally?

Legally, No!


Is it legal for a 17-year-old girl to get pregnant with her 24-year-old boyfriend in Texas?

Yes. In Texas, the age that a young person can legally consent to sexual activities with an adult (a person 18 or older) is 17.


Can a 17-year-old legally date a 21-year-old in the state of Texas?

Dating is not legislated. The age of consent is 16. Have fun! (edit) the age of consent is 17...


Can a 17 year old date a 19 year old who is in the army?

it depends. Is she going to further the relationship or what. I know in my state, Texas a girl can legally get married at the age of 17.