What is required of all Texas law enforcement agencies regarding unidentified bodies?

• A. Enter information about unidentified bodies into the clearinghouse and the NCIC unidentified person file within 10 working days.
• B. Publish a notice to identify the body on social media.
• C. Store information locally for 60 days before sharing.
• D. Ignore unidentified bodies unless there is a suspected homicide.

Answer: (A)

Timely information sharing to assist identification is being tested. Texas law requires that information about an unidentified body be entered into the state clearinghouse and the NCIC unidentified person file within 10 working days of discovery. This rapid entry helps on-scene investigators and other agencies search for matches to missing persons and coordinates efforts nationwide. Other options—posting notices on social media, delaying sharing for 60 days, or ignoring unidentified remains—do not meet the required standard and would hinder identification and investigation.