karen, its really not that big of a deal anymore, its died down. the cops know they fucked up. stupid shit happens sometimes, in EVERY state.
you can't judge a place til you've been there, not based on what you hear on the news. i thought you were gung-ho to visit texas
you'll take the evening news' word over mine? texas still rocks my socks. why, i was at a bar this weekend with my friends and had a GREAT time with no fears nor worries whatsoever.
i've seen some threads about that situation, and its funny how the angsty teens from texas always come in and say "yeah texas sucks huhuhuh" when they'd say that no matter what state they lived in.
GAWWWWWD *sigh*
and tully...i'm not sure. it very well could be legal. i know if you're underage that it's legal to drink if a parent or guardian is with you. so in the situation of being underage and married to a person of legal age, it might be that they're considered your guardian *shrug*