S197winstang

"Texas law says that a person is justified in using force or deadly force against another to protect his own land and property and also the land and property of a third person if, under the circumstances as he reasonably believes them to be, this force is necessary to prevent or stop trespass or unlawful interference, or this force is necessary to reenter the land or recover property, or this force is necessary to prevent the imminent commission of arson, burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, theft at night or criminal mischief at night. He must reasonably believe this property cannot be recovered or protected in any other way.

The actor must reasonably believe that this third person requested the protection, or he must reasonably believe that he has a legal duty to protect the property of this third person, or this third person is related to the actor, or this third person resides with the actor, or is under the care of this actor.

Texas law seems to give more leeway when the actor uses force or deadly force at night. I have a feeling the Pasadena man in the story you quoted will probably avoid jail time.

This new law, covered in Chapter 9 of the Texas Penal Code, has been dubbed by some as the "shoot first" law."

NOT SAYING ITS A GOOD IDEA BUT THE LAW IS THE LAW.

BLACK BETTY12

time for a stake out!!

JayBeStangs94

Run him over when you see him..

At least it wasn't on there all night. plus the fact that most of it was on the window. consider urself lucky

BLACK BETTY12

That happened to me once with an EX. but she poured battery acid and brake fluid all over the car, Then bashed in all the windows and slashed all the tires, Insurance considered it a total loss so she kinda did me a favor.

darksky1984

Tal strip. It comes in spray can form.