Tex. Health & Safety Code § 716.051 · Subchapter B. AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS

CREMATION AUTHORIZATION.

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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a crematory establishment may not cremate deceased human remains until it receives:

(1) a cremation authorization form signed by an authorizing agent; and

(2) a death certificate or other death record that indicates the deceased human remains may be cremated.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 178, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.716.htm
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