HB170Introduced in the House
Relating to civil liability arising out of justified uses of or threats to use force or deadly force.
Introduced by Ryan Guillen, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relating to civil liability arising out of justified uses of or threats to use force or deadly force.
Where it stands
Referred to State Affairs
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Read 3rd time RV#2264 · May 13, 2025
118
Yes
20
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Vandeaver | 1 | Yes |
| Brent Money | 2 | Yes |
| Cecil Bell | 3 | Yes |
| Keith Bell | 4 | Yes |
| Cole Hefner | 5 | Yes |
| Daniel Alders | 6 | Yes |
| Jay Dean | 7 | Yes |
| Cody Harris | 8 | Not Voting |
| Trent Ashby | 9 | Yes |
| Brian Harrison | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Read first time
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Considered in public hearing
Committee substitute considered in committee
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
Left pending in committee
Considered in public hearing
Committee substitute considered in committee
Reported favorably as substituted
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Committee report distributed
Committee report sent to Calendars
Considered in Calendars
Considered in Calendars
Placed on General State Calendar
Read 2nd time
Passed to engrossment
Record vote RV#2192
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Read 3rd time
Passed
Record vote RV#2264
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Reported engrossed
Received from the House
Read first time
Referred to State Affairs
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