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.
Yes, in Texas, a 17-year-old is still considered a minor. The legal age of majority in Texas is 18, which means individuals under this age are classified as minors and are afforded certain protections under the law. This status applies to various legal contexts, including criminal law and victim rights.
In Texas, a minor who is 17 years old is still considered a minor and subject to their parents' authority. If a minor leaves home without their parents' permission, the parents can involve law enforcement or other authorities to have the minor brought back home.
No, the age of consent in Texas is 17, so it is illegal for an 18 year old to engage in sexual activity with a minor under the age of 17. Engaging in sexual activity with a minor is considered statutory rape, regardless of the age of the individual.
No, the age of consent in Texas is 18, but a 17 year old can have sex with someone who is 2 years older but no more. Since the 17 year is considered a minor it would be statutory rape.
The age of majority in Texas is 18. At 18 you are legally an adult. What you may have heard as far as being "legal" is the Texas age of consent, which is 17. That is the age at which it is legal for you to consent to sex.
For purposes of the Texas Alcohol and Beverage code, anyone under 21 is a minor.
In Pennsylvania, a minor is anyone under the age of 18. Therefore, a 17-year-old would be considered a minor in Pennsylvania.
17 yrs of age
No. As long as you are under 18 you are a minor in Texas.
For purposes of the Texas Alcohol and Beverage code, anyone under 21 is a minor.
No. 17 is still a minor and 28 is an adult.