[stevie_d_64]

See...Scrolling down knowing someone would post this point of law paid off...

Good job Chief!

I haven't finished looking at all the replies yet...May not ever get through this...

As much as some here may know my real feelings on this incident...I have to say that it IS a real unfortunate incident, and that it would be for anyone else here faced with the same situation...

Albiet, it very well could have ended up the same way if it had happened at my house...Eaker's...Humble's...etc. etc.

I always think its prudent to be prepared for anything...But still be secure in ones home...

But be prepared to make it extremely "unfair" for someone who wishes harm on you and your friends and family...

Later,
Steve

[CPOSharky]

Post 44 by Calamari laid out the actual citations of Texas law on the matter.

Texas law on deadly force is the best of any state I have been in. If only they had open carry.

Unfortunately I had to move from Texas to Virginia. There is open carry here but shooting through a door will get you arrested. The bad actor better be inside your house and threatening you. As soon as he turns around to leave you can't do anything. In fact the law says that if there is a shooting, someone is going to trial, period.