[ExTxMarine]

Under Texas Penal Code §9.42, a person may use deadly force against another to protect land or property if:

1. He is the owner of the land;
2. He reasonably believes using the force is immediately necessary to prevent arson, burglary, or robbery; and
3. He reasonably believes that the land or property cannot be protected or recovered by any other means.

[sargon]

Under Texas Penal Code §9.42, a person may use deadly force against another to protect land or property if: [...]

Thank you. The Texas law and doctrine is very similar to Florida, to my understanding. It's the right way to "ensure domestic tranquility", IMHO.