Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49.31

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 49.31 - Applicability

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.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 49.31

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 950, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2011.