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Tex. Penal Code § 9.62 — Educator-student

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 9: JUSTIFICATION EXCLUDING CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY, Texas Penal Code.

Full text of Tex. Penal Code § 9.62

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Penal Code § 9.62Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

The use of force, but not deadly force, against a person is justified: (1) if the actor is entrusted with the care, supervision, or administration of the person for a special purpose; and (2) when and to the degree the actor reasonably believes the force is necessary to further the special purpose or to maintain discipline in a group.

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