Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49A.101 · Subchapter C. INQUESTS BY MEDICAL EXAMINER
CREATION OF OFFICE REQUIRED IN CERTAIN COUNTIES; AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH OFFICE.
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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
The commissioners court of a county with a population of more than 2.5 million shall establish and maintain an office of medical examiner. The commissioners court of any other county may establish and maintain an office of medical examiner.
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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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