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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 49A.052 — INDEPENDENT AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

CR § 49A.052Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 49A. DEATH INQUESTS · Art. B. INQUESTS BY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

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The powers granted to and duties imposed on a justice of the peace under this subchapter are independent of the powers and duties of a law enforcement agency investigating a person's death. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2027. Text of article effective on April 01, 2027

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