Penal Code §9.62

In force on Aug 02, 2005 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1994 · same as today's text

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.

History: 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: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

Every version on file

Effective Sep 01, 1994 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

GA-0374 (Aug 02, 2005): Whether in light of House Bill 383 a school district employee may administer corporal punishment under a disciplinary policy adopted by the board of trustees
GA-0202 (Dec 18, 2003): Whether, under section 22.05 12 of the Education Code, a school district may bring a disciplinary proceeding against a professional employee of the district for violating the district’s corporal punishment policy, although the employee’s use of force was justified under section 9.62 of the Penal Code

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