Need to know if I can move out at 17

I need to know if I can move out at 17. I live in Texas and I need to get out of my house because it is unsafe for me. I dont really want to go to court and I do have a place to live its with my boyfriend and his family though. I would not have my parents consent though. Is there any way that I could get out for sure. Please help!!

Do you have a full-time job and do you support yourself 100%?

if i've heard correctly...if you can support yourself 100% and stay in school till you grad, i think so.

i had a friend move out at 17, 100% supported himself, and stayed in school. cops wouldn't mark him as runaway, cuz most 17 yr olds will just run away again if they get sent home. so in most cases its a waste of the cops time and effort, unless your useing drugs, smoking, ect. or depending on what actions your parents take.

Quoting Texas Family Code, Chapter 31. Removal Of Disabilities Of Minority
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Sec. 31.001. REQUIREMENTS. (a) A minor may petition to have the disabilities of minority removed for limited or general purposes if the minor is:

(1) a resident of this state;

(2) 17 years of age, or at least 16 years of age and living separate and apart from the minor's parents, managing conservator, or guardian; and

(3) self-supporting and managing the minor's own financial affairs.

(b) A minor may file suit under this chapter in the minor's own name. The minor need not be represented by next friend.


Sec. 31.002. REQUISITES OF PETITION; VERIFICATION. (a) The petition for removal of disabilities of minority must state:

(1) the name, age, and place of residence of the petitioner;

(2) the name and place of residence of each living parent;

(3) the name and place of residence of the guardian of the person and the guardian of the estate, if any;

(4) the name and place of residence of the managing conservator, if any;

(5) the reasons why removal would be in the best interest of the minor; and

(6) the purposes for which removal is requested.

(b) A parent of the petitioner must verify the petition, except that if a managing conservator or guardian of the person has been appointed, the petition must be verified by that person. If the person who is to verify the petition is unavailable or that person's whereabouts are unknown, the guardian ad litem shall verify the petition.


Sec. 31.003. VENUE. The petitioner shall file the petition in the county in which the petitioner resides.


Sec. 31.004. GUARDIAN AD LITEM. The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interest of the petitioner at the hearing.


Sec. 31.005. ORDER. The court by order, or the Texas Supreme Court by rule or order, may remove the disabilities of minority of a minor, including any restriction imposed by Chapter 32, if the court or the Texas Supreme Court finds the removal to be in the best interest of the petitioner. The order or rule must state the limited or general purposes for which disabilities are removed.


Sec. 31.006. EFFECT OF GENERAL REMOVAL. Except for specific constitutional and statutory age requirements, a minor whose disabilities are removed for general purposes has the capacity of an adult, including the capacity to contract. Except as provided by federal law, all educational rights accorded to the parent of a student, including the right to make education decisions under Section 151.003(a)(10), transfer to the minor whose disabilities are removed for general purposes.


Sec. 31.007. REGISTRATION OF ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE OR NATION. (a) A nonresident minor who has had the disabilities of minority removed in the state of the minor's residence may file a certified copy of the order removing disabilities in the deed records of any county in this state.

(b) When a certified copy of the order of a court of another state or nation is filed, the minor has the capacity of an adult, except as provided by Section 31.006 and by the terms of the order.


This is the legal way to get out. If not you can be considered a runaway now if Cops (choose) not to bring you home its their choice but your still a runaway

Well like I said I wont be totally supporting myself I would be with my boyfriend and his family and I would still be going to school of course. I just need to know how to do this. And I dont have a job my parents wont let me get one!

Read the statute posted above yours it tells you what you need to know