Certainly in Texas I would be extra careful. Either way, have someone standing outside to advise the homeowner or cops what is going on. Also call the police ahead of time and tell them what you intend to do. Maybe even ask for an officer to assist.
Better get a friend with a firearm to stand guard at the door if you must take that kind of measure. US police are ill-disciplined, trigger-happy and uninformed about the law.
What I mean is, have the police enter the home for you. They will do this if there is a threat. In smaller towns, they will likely do this even if the threat is only financial damage to the home-owner.
