Relating to the prosecution of the offense of deadly conduct.

HB 2436 amends Texas Penal Code Section 22.05 to create a legal exception for peace officers prosecuted under deadly conduct laws. It directly affects peace officers (such as police officers) who are actively discharging official duties. The bill states that an officer cannot be prosecuted for deadly conduct if they reasonably believed their actions were necessary or justified under specific use-of-force statutes (Sections 9.31-9.33) at the time. This exception applies to conduct occurring on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, but does not affect existing final convictions.