Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 716.103 - Identification Responsibility of Crematory(a) A crematory establishment shall place on the exterior of a cremation container a label with the deceased person's name as provided by the authorizing agent unless the crematory establishment knows the name is incorrect.(b) A crematory establishment shall place, with the cremated remains, in the temporary container, urn, or other permanent container, a permanent metal identification disc, bracelet, or other item that can be used to identify the deceased person.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 716.103
Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263, Sec. 12, eff. 9/1/2009.Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 178, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2003.