Sec. 716.101. UNIDENTIFIED HUMAN REMAINS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a crematory establishment may not accept for cremation unidentified human remains.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a crematory establishment may accept for cremation unidentified human remains from a county on the order of:
(1) the county commissioners court; or
(2) a court located in the county.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 178, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 747 (S.B. 571), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Death and Disposition of the Body
Subtitle C - Cemeteries and Crematories
Subchapter C. Receipt and Identification of Remains
Section 716.101. Unidentified Human Remains
Section 716.102. Receipt Acknowledging Acceptance of Remains
Section 716.103. Identification Responsibility of Crematory
Section 716.104. Identification Responsibilities of Funeral Director or Establishment