Texas · Texas Penal Code

Tex. Penal Code § 38.19: FAILURE TO PROVIDE NOTICE AND REPORT OF DEATH OF RESIDENT OF INSTITUTION.Text of subsection effective until April 01, 20

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A superintendent or manager of an institution commits a Class B misdemeanor by failing to provide notice, submit a report, or include material facts regarding a resident's death as required by law.

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