HB5139 — Relating to a legal justification for the use of force with a less-lethal force weapon by a correctional facility guard or a peace officer.

HB5139 — Relating to a legal justification for the use of force with a less-lethal force weapon by a correctional facility guard or a peace officer. · Informed CitizenryThe bill amends Chapter 9 of the Penal Code by adding Section 9.55, which establishes a defense related to the use of less-lethal force weapons. Under this section, "less-lethal force weapon" is d…Open in Informed Citizenry