USE OF FORCE OR DEADLY FORCE

Tex. CIV. PRAC. & REM Code ch. 83
in effect

Tex. CIV. PRAC. & REM Code § 83.001. CIVIL IMMUNITY.

A defendant who uses force or deadly force that is justified under Chapter 9 , Penal Code, is immune from civil liability for personal injury or death that results from the defendant's use of force or deadly force, as applicable. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 235, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/28/2026

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