I’m very well aware of that-I live in Texas-however, the JP and a medical examiner, after investigating did NOT find any compelling evidence to support ordering an autopsy-probably after talking to Scalia’s personal physician about his health-and so the family’s wishes were respected, as they should be when there is no reason to believe a crime has been committed-the remains of the deceased are not the property of the state or the public...
> probably after talking to Scalia’s personal physician
That’s just the point. The Judge determined the cause of death was MI or “natural” 6 hours prior to speaking with Scalia’s physician.
The justice’s personal doctor called her at 8 p.m. Saturday night. http://www.11alive.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/02/14/official-scalia-died-heart-attack/80376442/ Guevara officially pronounced him dead at 1:52 p.m. on Saturday. [] Hours earlier, the county judge told WFAA that myocardial infarction - or a heart attack - would likely be the cause of death listed. Guevara later said she would confer with the Justice’s personal physician on what specifically to show as the cause of death. http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/texas-news/scalia-to-have-autopsy-in-texas-according-to-state-law/42898331
> the JP and a medical examiner
There was no medical examiner.