Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49.03 · Subchapter A. DUTIES PERFORMED BY JUSTICES OF THE PEACE

POWERS AND DUTIES.

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Text of article effective until April 01, 2027

The powers granted and duties imposed on a justice of the peace under this article are independent of the powers and duties of a law enforcement agency investigating a death.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 529, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 3.01, eff. April 1, 2027.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.49.htm
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