Relating to civil liability arising out of justified uses of or threats to use force or deadly force.
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HB 111 — Relating to civil liability arising out of justified uses of or threats to use force or deadly force.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 83.001, Section 83.002, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
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Section 83.001
(a) or threatens to use or threat to use (b) A defendant who uses or threatens to use force or deadly force is presumed to be justified under Chapter 9, Penal Code, and immune from liability if: (1) a grand jury declines to indict the defendant for the use or threatened use of force or deadly force; or (2) a criminal charge for an offense involving the use or threatened use of force or deadly force results in acquittal or is dismissed.
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Section 83.002, Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Sec. 83.002. ATTORNEY'S FEES; COSTS AND EXPENSES. A defendant who is found to be immune from liability under Section 83.001 is entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, lost income, and other expenses incurred by the defendant in connection with the action.
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Sponsors
- Ryan Guillen · Primary
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- HB 111 is sponsored by Ryan Guillen.
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