Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 716.051
Cremation Authorization


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

Source: Section 716.051 — Cremation Authorization, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­716.­htm#716.­051 (accessed Apr. 27, 2024).

Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 716.051’s source at texas​.gov