Texas § 9.63 GUARDIAN-INCOMPETENT.

Texas Statutes

§ 9.63 — GUARDIAN-INCOMPETENT.

Texas § 9.63

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Tex. Penal Code Code Ann. § 9.63 (2026).

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Sec. 9.63. GUARDIAN-INCOMPETENT. The use of force, but not deadly force, against a mental incompetent is justified:

(1)if the actor is the incompetent's guardian or someone similarly responsible for the general care and supervision of the incompetent; and

(2)when and to the degree the actor reasonably believes the force is necessary:

(A)to safeguard and promote the incompetent's welfare; or

(B)if the incompetent is in an institution for his care and custody, to maintain discipline in the institution.

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Sec. 9.63. GUARDIAN-INCOMPETENT. The use of force, but not deadly force, against a mental incompetent is justified:
(1) if the actor is the incompetent's guardian or someone similarly responsible for the general care and supervision of the incompetent; and
(2) when and to the degree the actor reasonably believes the force is necessary:
(A) to safeguard and promote the incompetent's welfare; or
(B) if the incompetent is in an institution for his care and custody, to maintain discipline in the institution.