Tex. Penal Code Section 9.62
Educator-student

The use of force, but not deadly force, against a person is justified:

(1)

if the actor is entrusted with the care, supervision, or administration of the person for a special purpose; and

(2)

when and to the degree the actor reasonably believes the force is necessary to further the special purpose or to maintain discipline in a group.
Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.

Source: Section 9.62 — Educator-student, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.­9.­htm#9.­62 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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