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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49.31 — Applicability

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 49: INQUESTS UPON DEAD BODIES, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49.31

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49.31Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called 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 , 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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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49.31 (official source deep link)
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