Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Arranged marriage

I am asking for a young friend who is being forced into an arranged marriage by her parents. She is a U.S. citizen (lives in Texas) and when she turns 18 she is to be given an engagement ring from a guy from India who recently moved to the U.S. She is totally against this and wants out but is not sure how to get out of it. She is supposed to inherit a large sum of money but will probably be disinherited if she doesn't follow through. She is also going to be moving to India after the marriage. Is there a way to avoid this marriage such as protection from the U.S. government? She is thinking of running away but is sort of afraid of her father. Thanks.

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