Texas Statutes & Codes
Penal Code
Title 2 General Principles of Criminal Responsibility (Chs. 6 — 9)
Chapter 9 Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility (Subchs. A — F)
Subchapter A General Provisions (§§ 9.01 — 9.06)

Sec. 9.01. Definitions.

In this chapter:
(1) “Custody” has the meaning assigned by Section 38.01.
(2) “Escape” has the meaning assigned by Section 38.01.
(3) “Deadly force” means force that is intended or known by the actor to cause, or in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing, death or serious bodily injury.
(4) “Habitation” has the meaning assigned by Section 30.01.
(5) “Vehicle” has the meaning assigned by Section 30.01.

 

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