Sec. 697.003. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW. Embryonic and fetal tissue remains are not pathological waste under state law. Unless otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapters 711 and 716 of this code and Chapter 651, Occupations Code, do not apply to the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 441 (S.B. 8), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Death and Disposition of the Body
Subtitle B - Disposition of the Body
Chapter 697 - Disposition of Embryonic and Fetal Tissue Remains
Section 697.003. Applicability of Other Law
Section 697.004. Disposition of Embryonic and Fetal Tissue Remains
Section 697.005. Burial or Cremation Assistance Registry
Section 697.006. Ethical Fetal Remains Grant Program
Section 697.007. Suspension or Revocation of License