Texas statutory rape law is black and white: Its illegal for adults to have consensual sex with minors under the age of 17. So, even if a young man is 18, he cannot legally have sex with a 16-year-old girl under Texas law.

Can a 16 year old be with a 19 year old in Texas?

In Texas the age of consent is 17. That means sex or sexual contact with someone under that age is a crime, a felony. The only exception is if they are within 3 years of age. The age gap MUST be less than 3 years (no more than 2 years and 364