Under Texas law, it is not statutory rape if the two individuals are married at the time or if they are within three years of each other, so long as they are both over 14. For instance, this protects a 19-year-old who has intercourse with a 16-year-old.

Can a 16 year old date a 20 year old in Texas?

Yes you can date and hangout but the risk is pretty high, If you touch, then the 20 year old is exposed to felony prosecution, if reported, the failure of which could be another violation for the person with the duty to and failure of making the