You might recall this is the state where a man shot someone for stealing something from his NEIGHBOR'S yard and was no-billed by the Grand Jury.
Texan ~
That's not why Joe Horn shot the thieves. It is why he confronted them, though. He went outside to confront the thieves who were stealing his neighbor's property. However, he shot because the thieves turned and advanced on him, posing a threat to his life.
If his story of self-defense (in broad daylight, not after dark) had not been corroborated by the plainclothes cop who saw it happen, he might have had a more difficult time of it.
Even in Texas.
pax