Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 15.24
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
In making an arrest, all reasonable means are permitted to be used to effect it. No greater force, however, shall be resorted to than is necessary to secure the arrest and detention of the accused.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 15.24