TX HB170

Expands civil immunity protections to cover not only the actual use of force or deadly force, but also threats to use force or deadly force when justified under Texas Penal Code Chapter 9

Creates a presumption of immunity from civil liability when a grand jury declines to indict the defendant, or when criminal charges result in acquittal or dismissal

Entitles defendants found immune from liability to recover reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, lost income, and other expenses incurred in defending against the civil action

Applies only to causes of action that accrue on or after September 1, 2025; prior cases remain governed by existing law