Reply #55: That does not make it legal

[madmusic]

Yes, it is against the law for children under 17 to have sex. There is a defense to prosecution - the actor must not be more than three years older than the victim. This is not a "three year rule." It's purpose is to offer a form of defense for the defendant. It is very possible and within lawful boundaries for a district attorney to prosecute a person who has violated these laws and is not three years older.

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/PE/content/htm/pe.005.00.000021.00.htm#21.11.00

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/PE/content/htm/pe.005.00.000022.00.htm#22.011.00

Source: http://www.laborlawtalk.com/archive/index.php/t-46938.html