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

This bill redefines "violent felony" in Texas law to include any felony where force or deadly force was intentionally used, attempted, or threatened against a person. It expands legal justification for using force or deadly force in self-defense when protecting against unlawful entry into one's home, vehicle, or workplace, or during the commission of specified violent crimes like robbery or sexual assault. The changes apply only to offenses occurring on or after September 1, 2025, and do not alter penalties for crimes but clarify when self-defense claims may be valid. This directly affects individuals claiming self-defense in criminal cases involving violent felonies.