The Castle Doctrine

Today, March 27, 2007, this law was signed by Texas Governor Perry.

Pre-empting this law was a great deal of legislation process as outlined on Texas Insider. 

MyFoxAustin stated about the signing of the law today:

Gov. Perry Signs Deadly Force ‘Castle Doctrine’ into Law

Last Edited: Tuesday, 27 Mar 2007, 6:13 PM CDT

Created: Tuesday, 27 Mar 2007, 2:37 PM CDT

Stories Gov. Perry Signs Deadly Force ‘Castle Doctrine’ into Law “AUSTIN  –  Governor Rick Perry today signed into law a bill that gives Texans a stronger legal right to defend themselves with deadly force.The bill says no person has a duty to retreat from an intruder before using deadly force.  In some cases, previous law imposed an obligation to retreat. The new law takes effect September first. Perry says the measure is “reasonable legislation.”  The bill is dubbed the “Castle Doctrine,” from the idea that a man’s home is his castle and he has the right to defend it. A building or vehicle must be occupied at the time for the deadly force provision to apply, and the person using force can’t provoke the attacker or be involved in criminal activity at the time. The new law will also provide civil immunity for a person who lawfully uses deadly force in any of the circumstances spelled out in the bill. Authorities can still press charges if they feel deadly force was illegally used. The “castle doctrine” bill is SB 378.”

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