Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 83.001

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 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.

Tex. Civ. Prac. and Rem. Code § 83.001

Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 161,Sec. 2.001, eff. 9/1/2013.

Amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2007.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 235, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/1995.