Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49A.201 · Subchapter E. INFORMED CONSENT FOR POSTMORTEM EXAMINATION OR AUTOPSY IN ALL COUNTIES
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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
This subchapter does not apply to an autopsy that:
(1) is ordered by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or an authorized official of the department in accordance with Section 501.055(d), Government Code; or
(2) a justice of the peace or medical examiner determines is required under this chapter or other law.
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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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