Sec. 9.55. USE OF LESS-LETHAL FORCE WEAPON. (a) In this section, "less-lethal force weapon" means: (1) any weapon, device, or munition that is designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile or multiple projectiles against a target to temporarily incapacitate the target while minimizing the risk of serious bodily injury or death; (2) a chemical dispensing device; (3) a device used to strike a person; or (4) a stun gun, as defined by Section 38.14 . (b) This section applies only to a guard employed by a correctional facility or a peace officer who is engaged in the discharge of the guard's or officer's official duties. (c) A person to whom this section applies is justified in using force with a less-lethal force weapon against another when and to the degree the person reasonably believes the force was necessary to accomplish the person's official duties as a guard or officer and if the person's use of the weapon is in substantial compliance with the person's training.
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