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BTW, the section of TX penal code quoted is obsolete as of 1 September 2007. The so called "Castle Doctrine" went into effect on that date. There is no longer any duty to retreat, even outside the home (as long as you're where you have a right to be and didn't "start" the situation), and if the shooter's use of deadly force is justified under the new law, there can't be a civil suit against him.
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That's a beautiful thing. We learned about the new laws last week in my CHL class. I also learned that here in the great state of Texas, once it becomes night you can legally shoot someone for petty theft of your property. The laws harken back to the days of the frontier and cattle rustling/horse theivery. Doesn't mean you should of course, just interesting that in the eyes of the law you can.