since in us its a runaway but in texas its not
2007-02-10 01:52:09 · 6 answers · asked by ally i 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Texas has runaway laws just like the rest of the US. Think about what you're doing before you run away. After you get to Texas, what are you going to do. Who's gonna pay your rent and buy your groceries. Who's gonna keep you from getting kidnapped, raped, beaten, murdered??? Watch tv a bit. See what's happening to runaways all across the US. I was born and raised in Texas, I was in law enforcement in Texas and I still live there. Texas is part of the US and you can be arrested here and held in detention until they extradite you back to your home state. Running away is not the answer. Work on improving whatever problems are making your life miserable and try to stay where you are, as long as it's warm and safe.
Best of Luck
God Bless You
2007-02-10 02:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by J P 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about TX. I am from MI and my twin left home at 17. My mother called the police and the police said they can't do anything about it because she is 17. All the police will do is talk to you and say your parents would like you to come home. But they cant make you.
2007-02-10 23:09:50 · answer #2 · answered by xxmilitarychikxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're wrong. I don't know why the kids in Texas think they are legal adults at 17. If you are still in school, the police can (and WILL) track you down and you can (and WILL) be fined - not your parents.
2007-02-10 09:56:59 · answer #3 · answered by kathy059 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
um......Texas is part of the US. I believe you are able to leave home at 17. Your parents just couldn't legally throw you out until you are 18.
2007-02-10 09:56:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
have you looked into imancipation.. then they would have NO choice....but you might want to try and work things out with your parents... you are almost 18 and its a cruel worl out there...good luck
2007-02-10 10:01:29 · answer #5 · answered by marnibrown1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure. I know here in michigan, if you want to leave, they cant do anything about it.
2007-02-10 09:57:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋