Texas SB1730 bars recovery of damages for injuries from justified uses of force or deadly force.

Texas SB1730 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to prevent claimants from recovering damages for personal injury or death resulting from justified uses of force or deadly force. This applies if no criminal charges are filed, charges are dismissed, or the defendant is acquitted. Claimants barred from recovery must cover the defendant's court costs and attorney's fees. The changes apply to causes of action accruing after the act's effective date, which is September 1, 2025, unless it receives a two-thirds vote for immediate effect.

Texas SB1730 bars recovery of damages for injuries from justified uses of force or deadly force.

Texas SB1730 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to prevent claimants from recovering damages for personal injury or death resulting from justified uses of force or deadly force. This applies if no criminal charges are filed, charges are dismissed, or the defendant is acquitted. Claimants barred from recovery must cover the defendant's court costs and attorney's fees. The changes apply to causes of action accruing after the act's effective date, which is September 1, 2025, unless it receives a two-thirds vote for immediate effect.