Bill Text: TX HB4593 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Engrossed

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Bill Title: Relating to inquests a justice of the peace conducts by videoconference in certain circumstances.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2023-05-02 - Referred to Criminal Justice [HB4593 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HB4593-Engrossed.html

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88R18987 MCF-F
By: Vasut H.B. No. 4593

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to inquests a justice of the peace conducts by
videoconference in certain circumstances.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Article 49.05(b), Code of Criminal Procedure, is
amended to read as follows:
(b) A justice of the peace may conduct an inquest:
(1) at the place where the death occurred;
(2) where the body was found; [or]
(3) by videoconference with an individual who is:
(A) designated by the justice of the peace; and
(B) present with the body for a death described
by Article 49.04(a)(6) or (7); or
(4) at any other place determined to be reasonable by
the justice.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.