Applicability of Other Law

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 697.003, under Chapter 697. Disposition of Embryonic and Fetal Tissue Remains.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 697.003

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.