Authority To Disinter Body

Art. 49A.062. AUTHORITY TO DISINTER BODY. If a body or body part subject to an inquest under Article 49A.053 is interred and an authorized person has not conducted an inquest required under this subchapter, a justice of the peace may direct the disinterment of the body or body part to conduct an inquest. 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