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.
Requirements to File for a Change of Name for an Adult in Texas. Texas law requires certain things before you can file for a name change (for an adult) and/or during the name change process in Texas. You must have lived in Texas for the last 6 months. You must have lived in your county for the last 90 days. You must not have been convicted of any crime, felony and/or misdemeanor.