# Tex. Penal Code § 9.03: CONFINEMENT AS JUSTIFIABLE FORCE

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.03

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Penal Code § 9.03
- **Heading:** CONFINEMENT AS JUSTIFIABLE FORCE
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 9 / Section 9.03

## Text

Confinement is justified when force is justified by this chapter if the actor takes reasonable measures to terminate the confinement as soon as he knows he safely can unless the person confined has been arrested for an offense.

## 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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