Sec. 651.651. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Cremation" means the irreversible process of reducing human remains to bone fragments through direct flame, extreme heat, and evaporation. The term may include pulverization, which is the process of reducing identifiable bone fragments after cremation and processing granulated particles by manual or mechanical means.
(2) "Crematory establishment" means a business licensed under this subchapter to operate a crematory and to perform cremation services.
(3) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263, Sec. 33(2), eff. September 1, 2009.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 682, Sec. 1.32, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 178, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263 (H.B. 1468), Sec. 33(2), eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming
Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming
Subchapter N. Licensing Requirements: Crematories
Section 651.652. Applicability
Section 651.656. Crematory Establishment License Required
Section 651.657. Crematory Establishment License Application
Section 651.658. Crematory Establishment License Renewal and Annual Report; Penalty