Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49A.062 · Subchapter B. INQUESTS BY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
AUTHORITY TO DISINTER BODY.
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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
If a body or body part subject to an inquest under Article 49A.053 is interred and an authorized person has not conducted an inquest required under this subchapter, a justice of the peace may direct the disinterment of the body or body part to conduct an inquest.
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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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