Rockstar,
Danielle is nine. There is no minimum age in Texas providing the youth is accompanied by an adult who has been through hunter's education (I'm a H.E. instructor for archery and firearms in Colorado). Naturally, parents should excerise a little common sense when introducing kids to hunting. My daughter is ready to go! She shoots her crossbow very well out to 30 yards. I will not let her take shots beyond that distance. I think Texas has one of the best youth programs in North America! I salute them for their efforts!
Yes, we will be hunting out of an Ameriastep ground blind. She gets to try for five deer with her six dollar tag. How can you beat that?