Release of Certain Records

Art. 49A.121. RELEASE OF CERTAIN RECORDS. (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