TX §83.001. Civil Immunity.

State: Texas

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code (T.C.P.R.C)

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.