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§ 9.02. JUSTIFICATION AS A DEFENSE.

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It is a defense to prosecution that the conduct in question is justified under this chapter.

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§ 9.02. JUSTIFICATION AS A DEFENSE. · Tex. Penal Code § 9.02 | Frix