Texas Castle Doctrine as it applies to automobiles?

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Ahh, now see I'd consider that a ways beyond harrassment and more along the lines of attempted forceable entry.

The problem, of course, is that reaching in to retrieve your weapon once already involved in a situation leaves you open to attack while doing so.

I think this section of the penal code would be more pertinant to your question:



Basically, as outlined, it would be legal (and safer) for you to 'carry while pumping' so long as you pay at the pump. If you walk into the store carrying, you'd more than likely be violating the above statute.

IMO, this statute, coupled with the above quoted self-defense statutes listed by Texas Rifleman should pretty much cover you.

Also, a vehicle as defined by the TPC is a motor vehicle.

My advice would be to fuel up in the city - not in the boonies or outskirts. Gas prices are lower anyway.
I would agree with you for the filling station scenario, but not for a place sells alcohol for on-premise consumption.
 
Hi,

Does anyone have any information on this? What I have found online seems extremely vague.

I probably just need to go get my CHL so I don't have to worry about it...

Thanks!
The castle doctrine does include your vehicle in Texas. Keep in mind that, if you take your car on a public roadway, some limitations of that doctrine are in place for the protection of the public.
 
If you murder someone, you are going to jail...it's that simple

Actually if you murder someone you are going to go to trial, hear witnesses testify against you, hope that some testify for you....and then a group of 12 men and women will tell you whether or not you are going to jail.

Not quite simple, but that's about how it works.
 
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