Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

What rights do a 17 year old have in the state of Texas?


Asked on 7/15/10, 10:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bob Leonard Bob Leonard Law Group, PLLC

A 17 year old is still a "child" according to law and most rights belong to the parents or conservators. In a criminal action, a 17 year old is considered an adult, however.

There are also some parental rights that a judge will not enforce for a 17 year old, but that is up to the individual judge.

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Answered on 7/15/10, 2:58 pm


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