Texas § PE.9.55 - USE OF LESS-LETHAL FORCE WEAPON
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§ PE.9.55. USE OF LESS-LETHAL FORCE WEAPON
USE OF LESS-LETHAL FORCE WEAPON. (a) In this section, "less-lethal force weapon" means: (1) any weapon, device, or munition that is designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile or multiple projectiles against a target to temporarily incapacitate the target while minimizing the risk of serious bodily injury or death; (2) a chemical dispensing device; (3) a device used to strike a person; or (4) a stun gun, as defined by Section 38.14 . (b) This section applies only to a guard employed by a correctional facility or a peace officer who is engaged in the discharge of the guard's or officer's official duties. (c) A person to whom this section applies is justified in using force with a less-lethal force weapon against another when and to the degree the person reasonably believes the force was necessary to accomplish the person's official duties as a guard or officer and if the person's use of the weapon is in substantial compliance with the person's training. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 514 (S.B. 2570 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2025. SUBCHAPTER F. SPECIAL RELATIONSHIPS
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Section PE.9.55 ("USE OF LESS-LETHAL FORCE WEAPON") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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