Texas HB170 grants immunity from civil liability for justified uses or threats of force or deadly force.

Texas HB170 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to provide immunity from civil liability for personal injury or death resulting from justified uses or threats of force or deadly force. It also allows such defendants to recover reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, lost income, and other expenses. The changes apply to causes of action accruing after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB170 grants immunity from civil liability for justified uses or threats of force or deadly force.

Texas HB170 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to provide immunity from civil liability for personal injury or death resulting from justified uses or threats of force or deadly force. It also allows such defendants to recover reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, lost income, and other expenses. The changes apply to causes of action accruing after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.