Bill

SB 2570

Relating to a legal justification for the use of force with a less-lethal force weapon by a correctional facility guard or a peace officer.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Ryan Guillen and 1 co-sponsor

Texas law now provides legal justification and liability protection for correctional officers and police using less-lethal weapons in prescribed circumstances.

Effective immediately

#criminalprocedure--general(i0208) #lawenforcement(i0510) #weapons(i0887)

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Senate Committee Report capitol.texas.gov

Enrolled capitol.texas.gov

Introduced capitol.texas.gov

Engrossed capitol.texas.gov

House Committee Report capitol.texas.gov

Bill text & amendments

Fiscal Note (Introduced) Fiscal Note (Enrolled) Witness List (Senate Committee Report) Analysis (Introduced) Fiscal Note (Senate Committee Report) Analysis (Senate Committee Report) Analysis (House Committee Report)

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