Section 716.053 - Delegation of Cremation Authorization Authority(a) An authorizing agent may delegate to a representative in writing the authority to execute a cremation authorization form.(b) An authorizing agent's written delegation of authority must be notarized and include: (1) the name and address of the authorizing agent and the relationship of the authorizing agent to the deceased person;(2) the name and address of the representative; and(3) an acknowledgment by the authorizing agent that the representative may serve as the authorizing agent and execute the cremation authorization form.(c) A crematory establishment is not liable in a civil action for relying on a cremation authorization form executed by a representative of the authorizing agent to whom authority is delegated in accordance with this section.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 716.053
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 178, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2003.