Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 49A.119: REPORTING CAUSE OF DEATH; KEEPING RECORDS; ISSUING DEATH CERTIFICATES
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Medical examiners must file inquest reports with prosecutors, maintain indexed death investigation records, issue death certificates, and deliver records to attorneys when further investigation is warranted.
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