Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 49A.153: COUNTY SERVED BY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE: INVESTIGATION AND REPORT OF DEATH OCCURRING WHILE CONFINED OR IN PEACE OFFICER CUSTODY
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Law enforcement and facility directors must investigate deaths occurring in custody or from officer use of force within 30 days and report findings to the attorney general, who may disclose the report to interested parties.
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