The Houston Police Department responded to the 9800 block of Beaumont Highway, near Liberty Road, at about 10:15 a.m. and found the person's remains in a "decomposed" state.
According to preliminary information, a crew cutting grass made the discovery shortly before 10 a.m.
HPD said it's unknown if any foul play was involved.
Officials have not provided additional information.
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