Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 76(R)

SENATE BILL 785  

SENATE AUTHOR: Wentworth

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-99         

HOUSE SPONSOR: Turner, Sylvester

Senate Bill 785 amends the Health and Safety Code to define "autopsy report." The act clarifies provisions relating to the release of an autopsy report and directs the commissioners court to establish certain fees to be charged for a copy of the report, including written portions, x-rays, and photographs. It establishes that, with certain exceptions, an autopsy report is subject to the open records law.