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(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. § 49A.121. Release of Certain Records - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/code-of-criminal-procedure/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-49a-121/
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