Can a 17 year old in Texas decide she wants to live with the non custodial parent.

If there is a custody order in place, your husband should petition to have it modified, because the order that your step-daughter live with her mother can be enforced and your step-daughter can be made to go back, depending on the many facts involved in this case. However, if your husband petitions to have the custody order modified, his daugher can speak to the judge and explain why she wants to live with her father instead of her mother. The judge will take into consideration what your step-daugher wishes, and the judge will issue an order that reflects the best interests of your step-daughter, but not necessarily what your step-daughter wants. You should have an attorney review the specific facts of your case and help you decide the options available to you to resolve this issue.