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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49A.201 — Applicability

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

Part of Chapter 49A: DEATH INQUESTS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Amendment pending: a new version of this section takes effect Thu Apr 01 2027 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49A.201

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. 49A.201Primary 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 (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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