Sec. 8. REMOVAL OF BODIES. When any death under circumstances set out in Section 6 shall have occurred, the body shall not be disturbed or removed from the position in which it is found by any person without authorization from the medical examiner or authorized deputy, except for the purpose of preserving such body from loss or destruction or maintaining the flow of traffic on a highway, railroad or airport.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 49 - Inquests Upon Dead Bodies
Subchapter . B. Duties Performed by Medical Examiners
Article 49.25. Medical Examiners
Section 1-a. Multi-County District; Joint Office
Section 2. Appointments and Qualifications
Section 6. Death Investigations
Section 6a. Organ Transplant Donors; Notice; Inquests
Section 10. Disinterments and Cremations
Section 10a. Waiting Period Between Death and Cremation
Section 10b. Disposal of Unidentified Body
Section 12. Transfer of Duties of Justice of Peace