Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 50.02
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
The proceedings in such case shall be governed by the laws relating to inquests upon dead bodies. The officer conducting such investigations shall have the same powers as are conferred upon justices of the peace in the preceding Articles of this Chapter.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 50.02