Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49A.061 · Subchapter B. INQUESTS BY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
AUTHORITY TO LOCK AND SEAL PREMISES OF DECEASED PERSON; LIABILITY OF ESTATE FOR EXPENSES; OFFENSE.
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Text of article effective on April 01, 2027
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) If a body or body part that is subject to an inquest under Article 49A.053 is found on premises that were under the sole control of the deceased person, a justice of the peace or other person authorized under this subchapter to conduct an inquest may direct that the premises be locked and sealed to prohibit entrance by any person other than a peace officer investigating the death.
(b) Rent, utility charges, taxes, and any other reasonable expense that accrues against the property of the deceased person during the period the premises of the deceased person are locked and sealed under this article may be charged against the estate of the deceased person.
(c) A person, other than a peace officer, commits an offense if the person tampers with or removes a lock or seal placed on premises under this article.
(d) An offense under this article is a Class B misdemeanor.
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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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