The powers granted and duties imposed on a justice of the peace under this article are independent of the powers and duties of a law enforcement agency investigating a death.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49.03
POWERS AND DUTIES
Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 529, Sec. 1, eff
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