Yes but ONLY if there is an adult over the age of 21 monitoring them. Preferably the parents or legal guardians. The person who purchased the alcohol and allowed the minor to have it and left them unattended would be contributing to the delinquency of a minor, which is against the law.
The answer you're looking for is -> If their parents are present
In no situation may a bartender or liquor store clerk sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 21, period. If the clerk knowingly does so, the establishment will be fined by the government, and the clerk will be arrested.
The legal age of majority in Texas is 18. As to the issue of "legal trouble" that would depend upon what action the parent chose to take and the circumstances pertaining to why the minor moved from the home.
No, giving birth does not automatically emancipate a minor in Texas. Emancipation is a legal process through which a minor gains the rights of an adult before turning 18. The minor would need to petition the court for emancipation in Texas.
In Texas, a 15-year-old can only move in with someone else if their parents or legal guardians agree to it. If the parents of the minor and the friend's parents agree, they can petition the court for a legal guardianship or custody arrangement. Otherwise, it would not be legally permissible.
A person can drink alcohol if under 21 as long as the parent/spouse is physically present and allows it. Texas Alcohol and Beverage Code Sec. 106.04. CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BY A MINOR. (a) A minor commits an offense if he consumes an alcoholic beverage. (b) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the alcoholic beverage was consumed in the visible presence of the minor's adult parent, guardian, or spouse.
I would assume no
When they are no longer a minor. Which would be when they turn 18 in Florida.
In Texas, a 17-year-old is still considered a minor and would require parental consent to move out. However, there are exceptions such as marriage or emancipation that would allow a minor to live independently. It's important to seek legal advice to understand the options available in such situations.
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The alcohol would be confiscated. You would be reported to your parents.