Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 170: Relating to civil liability arising out of justified uses of or threats to use force or deadly force.

Passed one chamber Last action May 14, 2025: Referred to State Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 170 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to civil liability arising out of justified uses of or threats to use force or deadly force. Primary sponsor: Ryan Guillen (Republican), Ben Bumgarner (Republican), Stan Gerdes (Republican), Wes Virdell (Republican). It lists 25 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ryan Guillen (Republican); Ben Bumgarner (Republican); Stan Gerdes (Republican); Wes Virdell (Republican). 25 co-sponsors.