Under what condition can minors be surveilled by private investigators in Texas?

Minors can be surveilled by private investigators in Texas only with parental or legal guardian consent. This requirement is rooted in the legal protections afforded to minors regarding their privacy and welfare. Because minors are considered to have limited legal capacity to make decisions on their own, the law mandates that an adult, typically a parent or legal guardian, must provide consent before any surveillance can be conducted.

This approach ensures that the rights and safety of minors are prioritized and that their guardians are involved in any situations that may potentially impact them. Without such consent, conducting surveillance could be deemed as an invasion of privacy or could potentially expose the investigator to legal repercussions.

In other conditions provided, such as having a court order or taking action at the investigator's discretion, those options may involve more stringent regulations or are applicable in different legal contexts unrelated to minor surveillance. Consent from the minor themselves is also not sufficient, as minors typically lack the legal authority to provide binding consent in these situations.