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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 83.001 — CIVIL IMMUNITY

CP § 83.001Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 83. USE OF FORCE OR DEADLY FORCE

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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:

Legislative history

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 378), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 83.001 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.