Child Safety Laws

What Is the Legal Age to Stay Home Alone by State?

What Is the Legal Age to Stay Home Alone by State?

August 18, 2025

Key Takeaways Texas law sets no specific age to leave a child home alone. Parents remain legally responsible if a child is harmed due to lack of supervision. Texas Penal Code criminalizes abandoning a child under 15 in conditions posing unreasonable harm. DFPS says age, maturity, ability, and surroundings determine...

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Teachers Accused of Sexual Abuse Still Working in Classrooms

December 27, 2016

More than 100 public school teachers who lost their licenses due to allegations of sexual abuse of students are still working in schools today, according to a year-long investigation by USA TODAY. Reporters reviewed educator licensing and misconduct databases in all 50 states, examined court filings and surveyed education officials...

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