TX Sec. 9.01. DEFINITIONS.

State: Texas

Texas Penal Code (2011)

Chapter 9.  Justifications Excluding Criminal Responsibility

Subchapter A.  General Provisions

Sec. 9.01.  DEFINITIONS. 

In this chapter:

(1)  “Custody” has the meaning assigned by Section 38.01.

(2)  “Escape” has the meaning assigned by Section 38.01.

(3)  “Deadly force” means force that is intended or known by the actor to cause, or in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing, death or serious bodily injury.

(4)  “Habitation” has the meaning assigned by Section 30.01.

(5)  “Vehicle” has the meaning assigned by Section 30.01.