Gov. Abbott Is Correct: Castle Doctrine Bill Is Dead At The Door

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Word is spreading like wildfire that the Texas Legislature is considering a bill to remove the Lone Star State’s hallmark home defense law — even prompting a gubernatorial clarification of where Texas leaders stand on the issue. Democratic Rep. Terry Meza filed the longshot bill that would alter the state’s “castle doctrine,” which currently allows homeowners and home-dwellers legal authority to shoot intruders — no questions asked.-- More...

Let me be clear.

The Castle Doctrine will not be reduced.

We won’t force Texas homeowners to retreat.

Especially with the crazy “defund police” ideas, homeowners need to protect themselves now more than ever.

We will protect 2nd Amendment rights. https://t.co/DgtxWE6y0S

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) December 9, 2020