# Tex. Penal Code § 9.04: THREATS AS JUSTIFIABLE FORCE

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C9_S9.04

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Penal Code § 9.04
- **Heading:** THREATS 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 9.04

## Text

The threat of force is justified when the use of force is justified by this chapter. For purposes of this section, a threat to cause death or serious bodily injury by the production of a weapon or otherwise, as long as the actor's purpose is limited to creating an apprehension that he will use deadly force if necessary, does not constitute the use of deadly force.

## 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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