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Introduced
11/09/2020
11/09/2020
In Committee
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to expand the circumstances under which a person is justified in using deadly force in defense of a person or property. The key changes include: (1) requiring a person to be unable to safely retreat before using deadly force in self-defense; (2) removing the duty to retreat for a person in their own habitation; and (3) expanding the property crimes for which deadly force can be used to protect the property, including adding burglary, robbery, and theft during the nighttime.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence (on 02/25/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB196 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB00196I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB00196I.pdf |
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