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Runaway teens TX to MD?

Can the police force the teens to go back. What is the minimum age that they could stay?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    According to the Texas Family Code 18 yrs of age is an adult.

    Yes, they could force someone under 18 to return home

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    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    If the teens are under age, the police/courts will return them to their parents.

    Source(s): Fed LEO
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