Independent Authority and Duties of Justice of the Peace

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