HB 587 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, JaredSponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the incineration of a United States flag or Texas state flag through the cremation process at the request of any person.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FLAGS | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Military & Veterans
HB 2814 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the ownership and operation of columbariums by funeral establishment license holders.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2895 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2980 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the disposition and removal of a decedent's remains.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1300 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the disposition and removal of a decedent's remains.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 1855 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a location restriction exemption and requirements for funeral establishments to operate a columbarium.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1404 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3729 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the regulation of funeral service practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 456 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the enforcement of regulations governing cemetery organizations, cemetery corporations, cemeteries, and crematories; imposing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 773 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1540 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 2081 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 35 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains; imposing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| Abortion | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 201 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to disposition of fetal remains by a health care facility; imposing penalties.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 1155 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1292 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 65 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of funeral services, funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories; imposing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 258 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains; imposing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Indigent Health Care | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
SB 983 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3026 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly | et. al.
Relating to the permitting of crematories under the Texas Clean Air Act.
House: Environmental Regulation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Animals | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Environment--Air | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3757 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the prohibited disposition of a decedent's remains by a person charged with certain criminal conduct against the decedent; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General
SB 292 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to a request for a waiver of the waiting period before human remains may be cremated.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Health--General | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
SB 538 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the control of infectious diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PEACE OFFICERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 988 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited disposition of a decedent's remains by a person charged with certain criminal conduct against the decedent; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General
SB 1251 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2879 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to cemeteries and perpetual care cemetery corporations; creating an offense.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Cemeteries | Corporations & Associations | CREMATORIES & CREMATION
HB 3064 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of unclaimed cremated remains of certain veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC NOTICE | SOCIAL SECURITY
SB 68 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to a request for a waiver of the waiting period before human remains may be cremated.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Health--General | PHYSICIANS
SB 661 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to cemeteries and perpetual care cemetery corporations; creating an offense.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Cemeteries | Corporations & Associations | CREMATORIES & CREMATION
HB 549 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the disposition of a decedent's remains.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General
HB 923 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prohibiting the disposition of a decedent's remains by a person charged with certain criminal conduct against the decedent.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General
HB 1468 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the regulation of funeral services, funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3401 81-0 (2009)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to regulation by the Texas Funeral Service Commission of the disposition of a deceased human body.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 571 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to a crematory establishment's authority to accept for cremation unidentified human remains.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 56 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the operation of crematory establishments by commercial embalming establishments. dev.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1288 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the regulation of funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 623 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the regulation of funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1086 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the regulation of funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3015 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to next of kin for purposes of making funeral arrangements.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Family--General | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 385 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 587 78-0 (2003)
Author: Marchant, KennySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the cremation of human remains and the operation of crematories and certain related entities; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
See remarks for effective date
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Health--General
HB 603 78-0 (2003)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the regulation of crematories, cemeteries, and funeral homes; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1157 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the location of a crematory.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1538 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Funeral Service Commission, including certain functions transferred to the commission from the Texas Department of Health, and the powers and duties of the Texas Finance Commission and the banking commissioner of Texas regarding cemeteries; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Sunset Bills
HR 1757 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1538.
Reported enrolled
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Sunset Bills
SB 278 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Funeral Service Commission, including certain functions transferred to the commission from the Texas Department of Health.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Sunset Bills
SB 306 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the cremation of human remains and the operation of crematories and certain related entities; providing a penalty.
Senate: Government Organization
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Health--General
SB 471 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of crematories, cemeteries, and funeral homes; providing a penalty.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1637 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the location of a crematory.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1131 65-0 (1977)
Author: Weddington, Sarah
Relating to time limitations on cremation of a deceased person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1325 64-0 (1975)
Author: Maloney, RobertSponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to a mandatory waiting period between the time of death and cremation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Health--General
