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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 49A.121 — RELEASE OF CERTAIN RECORDS

CR § 49A.121Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 49A. DEATH INQUESTS · Art. C. INQUESTS BY MEDICAL EXAMINER

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(a)A medical examiner may release a copy of an autopsy report of a deceased person to an organ and tissue procurement organization, hospital, or other covered entity, as defined by Section 181.001, Health and Safety Code, that:
(1)treated the person before death; or
(2)procured an anatomical gift from the body of the person.
(b)The release of a report under this article is not considered a disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.
(c)A report obtained under this article is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code. 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

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 49A.121 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.