Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

At 17 can i leave home without being reported as missing or a runaway?


Asked on 10/07/12, 6:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

In Texas, yes, provided authorities/parents are aware of your location, then you are not missing. Runaway is a status offense that only applies to juveniles, and at 17 you are no long a juvenile. If there are prior court orders regarding residence restriction or juvenile probation or truancy, you may be restricted where you live.

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Answered on 10/08/12, 4:17 am


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