Texas § 9.55 USE OF LESS-LETHAL FORCE WEAPON.

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§ 9.55 — USE OF LESS-LETHAL FORCE WEAPON.

Texas § 9.55

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Sec. 9.55. 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 t

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Sec. 9.55. 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.
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