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Texas Legal Ages Laws<\/h1>\n
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Overview of Texas Legal Age Laws<\/h2>\r\n

Like many other states, Texas recognizes 18 as the "age of majority." This is the age when residents are legally considered adults. Prior to that age, they are considered "minors."<\/p>\r\n

Texas legal age laws<\/a> also govern a minor’s eligibility for emancipation, legal capacity for signing a contract, or ability to consent to medical treatment. Also, the legal age for alcohol consumption in all states is 21.<\/p>\r\n

Emancipation of Minors in Texas<\/h2>\r\n

Texas law allows for the emancipation of minors<\/a> under certain circumstances. Any minor petitioning a Texas court for emancipation must be a resident of the state, 17 years old, and able to support and manage their own affairs. Other minors who are at least 16 years old and <\/i>living apart from their parents are also eligible for emancipation.<\/p>\r\n

The minor seeking emancipation will have to state the following in their petition:<\/p>\r\n