Under Texas version of the law, if a young adult over the age of 17 has consensual sexual relations with someone under the age of 17, but at least 15 years old, with no more than a four-year age difference between the two, the new law will not require the older party to register as a sex offender if convicted of

Is it OK for a 17 to date 15?

People of any age can date each other. If either of them are under age their parents have to agree to the dating. It is never illegal to date with parental approval.

How old can a 15 year old date Texas?

Texas Penal Code 22.021 The law states that anyone between the ages of 14 and 17 can legally give consent with someone within three years of their age, so long as the other party is at least 14 and gives his or her consent. This code means that an 18-year-old and 15-year-old would be able to have consensual sex.

Is a 15 year old dating a 18 legal in Texas?

Any sexual contact between a 15 year old and an 18 year old is illegal. See Texas Penal Code Section 22.011 - Sexual Assault and Section 21.11 - Indecency with a Child. Age differential MAY be an issue, but it is best not to go through the process, Wait.