# Tex. Penal Code § 9.01: DEFINITIONS

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.01

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Penal Code § 9.01
- **Heading:** DEFINITIONS
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 9 / Section 9.01

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Penal Code § 9.01 § 9.01. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.01.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 9.02 § 9.02. JUSTIFICATION AS A DEFENSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.02.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 9.03 § 9.03. CONFINEMENT AS JUSTIFIABLE FORCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.03.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 9.04 § 9.04. THREATS AS JUSTIFIABLE FORCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.04.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 9.05 § 9.05. RECKLESS INJURY OF INNOCENT THIRD PERSON.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.05.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 9.06 § 9.06. CIVIL REMEDIES UNAFFECTED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.06.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 9.21 § 9.21. PUBLIC DUTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.21.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 9.22 § 9.22. NECESSITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.22.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 9.31 § 9.31. SELF-DEFENSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.31.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 9.32 § 9.32. DEADLY FORCE IN DEFENSE OF PERSON.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.32.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 9.33 § 9.33. DEFENSE OF THIRD PERSON.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.33.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 9.34 § 9.34. PROTECTION OF LIFE OR HEALTH.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.34.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 9.41 § 9.41. PROTECTION OF ONE'S OWN PROPERTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.41.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 9.42 § 9.42. DEADLY FORCE TO PROTECT PROPERTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.42.md)

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