§ 31.001 Requirements

A minor may petition to have the disabilities of minority removed for limited or general purposes if the minor is:

a resident of this state;

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

self-supporting and managing the minor’s own financial affairs.

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