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In Texas, parents are legally responsible for their children up until age 18. However, only youth age 16 and under can be charged with status offenses, meaning a 17-year-old would not be considered a “runaway” and would instead be reported as “a missing person.”
1 Ιαν 2024 · Harboring Runaway Child. (2) has escaped from the custody of a peace officer, a probation officer, the Texas Youth Council, or a detention facility for children, or is voluntarily absent from the child's home without the consent of the child's parent or guardian for a substantial length of time or without the intent to return.
21 Νοε 2024 · Runaway Laws in Texas (Texas Youth Helpline) The Texas Youth Helpline can help you understand runaway laws in Texas. Unaccompanied Youth: Runaway Laws (from "Youth Rights in Domestic Violence", Texas Advocacy Project)
If you suspect your child has run away or is missing due to foul play, call your local police department immediately. Police department procedures may vary, but you can request that they enter your child’s information into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) missing persons file.
It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the actor was related to the child within the second degree by consanguinity or affinity, as determined under Chapter 573 (Degrees of Relationship; Nepotism Prohibitions), Government Code.
When the law talks about “harboring” a runaway child, it means you’re giving them a place to stay without the permission of their parents or guardians. This could be your house, your car, or even a tent in your backyard.
20 Ιαν 2023 · Here, learn about the law on runaway reporting, resources for help if a young person is without housing, and resources for people trying to protect a child from an abusive situation. Special thanks to Texas Appleseed and Baker McKenzie.
