Texas HB 77 grants civil immunity to individuals who forcibly enter locked vehicles to rescue vulnerable persons or domestic pets under specific conditions

A person who forcibly enters a locked motor vehicle to rescue a vulnerable individual or domestic animal is granted immunity from civil liability for resulting property or physical damage, provided specific safety and notification requirements are met. The rescuer must have a reasonable belief of imminent harm, notify law enforcement or 911 prior to entry (unless the rescuer is a first responder), use only necessary force, and remain nearby in a safe location until authorities arrive. Immunity does not apply if law enforcement explicitly advises against entering the vehicle during the 911 or dispatch call.

Determines whether individuals who break into cars to rescue trapped children, incapacitated adults, or pets can be sued for property damage or injury by the vehicle owner.