Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49A.002 · Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

WHEN DECEASED PERSON OR BODY CONSIDERED UNIDENTIFIED.

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For purposes of this chapter, a deceased person or a deceased person's body is considered unidentified if:

(1) the deceased person's legal name is unknown; and

(2) there is no known person with the duty to inter the deceased person's remains under Section 711.002(a), Health and Safety Code.

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History

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2027.

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

Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002DISPOSITION OF REMAINS; DUTY TO INTER.Printed as Section 711.002(a), Health and Safety Code

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