Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 50.02: PROCEEDINGS.Text of section effective until April 01, 2027 The proceedings in such case shall be governed by the laws relating to inquests upon dead bodies
What this law says, in plain English
Proceedings follow inquest laws for dead bodies. The investigating officer has the same powers as justices of the peace under prior chapter articles.
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