[marktwain]

He will now try to defend his actions in a civil action that will destroy him just the same.

I believe Texas grants immunity from civil suit in self defense cases.

Several states do so.

[Notthemomma]

Don’t forget that lawyers write the legislation, pass the legislation, and judge actions arising out of the legislation. Thus, it really is just a fluid game of who has the best argument or can bring an action before a friendly lawyer-judge, and the law is beside the point, not the point. I have no doubt some lawyer will argue that a jury, and not a prosecutor or judge, should be the one to decide if this meets self-defense standards or is a reckless endangerment, bla bla bla.

All the more reason not to shoot if you’re not in immediate danger, and to have shooter’s/CCW insurance.

[The Pack Knight]

It does (Tex Civ Prac & Rem Code 83.001), but the grand jury “no bill” will not prevent the family from suing him arguing that he was not lawfully acting in self defense. They aren’t bound by the grand jury’s decision and get their own day in court.

[DrHFrog]

I’m afraid they will determine it is not self defense when he shot at the wrong car as the perp was fleeing.... maybe not.... but the litigation will be costly most likely