Under Texas law,a homeowner may NOT use deadly force to prevent a burglary unless the burglar is threatening to use deadly force against the homeowner.

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Under Texas law, a homeowner may use deadly force to prevent a burglary if they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent the burglar from unlawfully entering their habitation or to prevent the commission of a forcible felony such as burglary. The law does not require the burglar to be threatening to use deadly force against the homeowner.

Under Texas Law,a Homeowner May NOT Use Deadly Force to Prevent