Laws that allow for sexual relations between teens with minor age differences are called “Romeo and Juliet laws.”

The three-year age difference rule applies to anyone underage, not just someone who is 14.

One loophole that Texas law allows for is, for example, that a 14-year-old may give consent, if the other person is less than 3 years older than them. Because anyone under this age legally can’t agree to sexual advances, a person who violates this may be charged with statutory rape charges. This is a careful legal definition that defines the age at which a person can give consent for sexual activity.

Be aware of the age of consent or you may find yourself facing sex offense charges