Update to - "thieves almost caught in the act"

[Hard Knocks]

Congrats!

[tvc184]

Can you shoot someone for stealing if you catch them in the act in Texas?

Generally speaking, no. There are defenses to prosecution in Texas for deadly force to protect property but they are limited and it isn't for simply stealing something.

[whiplash]

Sweet!

[Booner Sooner]

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[Geezy Rider]

Good job, thanks for getting involved.

Someone broke into my truck once and there was a witness but that fine citizen didn't do anything about it and they got away.

[Swampa]

Can you shoot someone for stealing if you catch them in the act in Texas?

Negative and it would cost you a fortune if you did

[TICK MAGNET]

Good job!

[miket]

Awesome.