What are the Rights of Orphans

My question involves civil rights in the State of: Texas

Does a orphan have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?

In general, yes - an orphan has civil rights.

Perhaps you'd care to provide a little more detail as to what you are asking?

Every person in the U.S. has the same legal rights regardless of whether his/her parents are living or deceased. However, minors (persons under age 18) do not have all the rights (nor all the responsibilities) of adults.

Note that the phrase “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” is found in the Declaration of Independence. That document, while of tremendous importance to the history of the U.S., is not law. This is important because, strictly speaking, there is no specific right in U.S. law to “pursue happiness.” The U.S. Constitution does, however, provide that the government shall not deprive anyone of his/her life, liberty, or property without due process.

You’ll get a lot more specific and useful information if you briefly describe what the orphan’s situation is and what he or she wishes to do or what problem he or she is facing.

The right to pursue happiness is a natural right that everybody has by virtue of being a human being.

However, there is no guarantee that you'll ever achieve it.

And if what brings you happiness causes problems for others, there may be consequence for you.