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The Certifier is the person who signs the death certificate and states the cause and manner of the death. The Certifier may be a physician, a Justice of the Peace or a Medical Examiner.

Statutes that apply to Justices of the Peace   Subchapter A

Statutes that apply to Medical Examiners       Subchapter B

Statute that applies to Physicians - Texas Health & Safety Code 193.005 (b) (h) as a reference to time limit to sign the death certificate and using the electronic system as required by law.

Bexar County Medical Examiner

Travis County Medical Examiner

Harris County Medical Examiner

Montgomery County Forensic Services

Tarrant County Medical Examiner