Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Can a 18 year old female date a 15 year old boy? Is it illegal? If so who do I contact to report this to


Asked on 9/26/13, 6:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

They can date but if they have sexual contact and are more than 3 years difference in age, then it is illegal. Call the police if there is evidence of sexual activity. One cannot consent to sex until one is 17.

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Answered on 9/28/13, 10:56 am


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