DEFINITIONS

Sec. 9.01. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Custody" has the meaning assigned by Section 38.01 . (2) "Escape" has the meaning assigned by Section 38.01 . (3) "Deadly force" means force that is intended or known by the actor to cause, or in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing, death or serious bodily injury. (4) "Habitation" has the meaning assigned by Section 30.01 . (5) "Vehicle" has the meaning assigned by Section 30.01 . Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 293, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 378 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.