Definition of ENTAILMENT: This term means a change in the rules governing how property will be inherited by the legal descendants. The Law Dictionary Featuring Black's Law Dictionary Free Online Legal Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Tips & Warnings. You must be at least 18 years of age to legally change your name in Texas. State law requires a different petition and procedure for a minor child's name change. If a child is over the age of 10, he must agree to the name change.
1 Agency contacts and orientation information. 2  Information on Texas' children. 3  Must be at least 21 years of age, financially stable and responsible, and a mature adult.  Complete an application (staff will assist you, if you prefer).