Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49.16 · Subchapter A. DUTIES PERFORMED BY JUSTICES OF THE PEACE

ORDERS AND DEATH CERTIFICATES.

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

Text of article effective until April 01, 2027

The justice of the peace or other person who conducts an inquest under this subchapter shall sign the death certificate and all orders made as a necessary part of the inquest.

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Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 3.01, eff.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