Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1601: Relating to the legal justification for using force or deadly force in response to the commission or attempted commission of a violent felony.

In committee Last action March 10, 2025: Referred to Criminal Justice

Plain-language summary

SB 1601 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the legal justification for using force or deadly force in response to the commission or attempted commission of a violent felony. Primary sponsor: Brent Hagenbuch (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2025): Referred to Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brent Hagenbuch (Republican).