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From the 80th Legislature
SB 378
Shooting trespassers presumed "reasonable"
Wentworth
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by MEGABITE on Feb 1, 2007 11:27:06
You shouldn't have to retreat if someone breaks into your house.
I'm all for it!
by MEGABITE on Feb 1, 2007 14:59:04
I think the word trespass should be replaced. It's not like you
can go out and shoot someone
for walking on your lawn.
by MEGABITE on Mar 20, 2007 13:26:45
Passed in the House today, Senate approved last week. Sent to the Governor to be signed into law. Almost a done deal.
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Summary
Changes the Texas Penal Code and Civil Practice and Remedies Code so that someone is presumed to have acted reasonable in using any manner of force, including deadly force, against someone who unlawfully enters or intrudes into a home, occupied vehicle or place of business or employment. /1/Background
Currently someone who uses force against a person who has trespassed has the burden to show that they acted "reasonably."Political Context
This language has been branded the “Castle Doctrine,” and has been adopted by fifteen states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Michigan./1/Additional Links
/1/ Sen. Wentworth Press Release (via Capitol Annex)The Other Side Blog "Good News From The Home Front" 1/31/07
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