In the state of Texas, can I move out when I'm 17 without being labeled a runaway or being forced to move back home, etc.?

Mark is correct. The Family Code treats you as a child for purposes of its laws (runaway is one) even though the criminal laws treat you as an...

You must be in visible presence of an adult parent, guardian or spouse. Texas Alcohol Beverage Code 106.04 (consumption law) & 106.05 (possession...

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1933 was Texas as well and it was 21. It was lowered to 18 in 1973, raised to 19 in 1981 then to 21 again in 1986 in response to the federal...

When did Texas start having juvenile courts

1907. The Texas Juvenile Court Act of 1907 began the formation of the first juvenile courts in Bexar, Dallas, Harris and El Paso counties.

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How do i hv a old felcony case seal.? its at least 22 years old.

The only thing I would add to Evan's answer is that if the case was a juvenile case it may be subject to sealing. The sealing of juvenile felonies...

Talk with your probation officer. Many probation departments can work with you on your fees if you have no income. They can also ask the court to...