Texas HB2436 creates an exception to the offense of deadly conduct for peace officers acting in the line of duty.

Texas HB2436 amends the Penal Code to add an exception to the offense of deadly conduct for peace officers. This exception applies if the officer was engaged in the discharge of official duties and reasonably believed their conduct was necessary or justified under specific sections of the Penal Code. The change in law applies to conduct occurring before, on, or after the effective date of the Act, except for final convictions for offenses existing on the effective date. The Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2436 creates an exception to the offense of deadly conduct for peace officers acting in the line of duty.

Texas HB2436 amends the Penal Code to add an exception to the offense of deadly conduct for peace officers. This exception applies if the officer was engaged in the discharge of official duties and reasonably believed their conduct was necessary or justified under specific sections of the Penal Code. The change in law applies to conduct occurring before, on, or after the effective date of the Act, except for final convictions for offenses existing on the effective date. The Act takes effect September 1, 2025.