Texas § 49.31 APPLICABILITY.

Texas Statutes

§ 49.31 — APPLICABILITY.

Texas § 49.31

Code CRCode of Criminal Procedure

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Bluebook

Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure Code Ann. § 49.31 (2026).

Text

Text of article effective until April 01, 2027 Art. 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.

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Legislative History

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 950 (H.B. 1009 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011. Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610 ), Sec. 3.01, eff. April 1, 2027.