Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49A.076 · Subchapter B. INQUESTS BY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

DUTY TO SIGN DEATH CERTIFICATES AND INQUEST ORDERS.

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Text of article effective on April 01, 2027

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

The justice of the peace or other person who conducts an inquest under this subchapter shall sign the death certificate and each order that the justice or other person makes as a necessary part of the 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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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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