CHAPTER 83. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IN DEFENSE OF PERSON
CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE
TITLE 4. LIABILITY IN TORT
CHAPTER 83. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IN DEFENSE OF PERSON
Sec. 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.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
1, Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.