Cremation Authorization

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 716.051, under Chapter 716. Crematories.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 716.051

Sec. 716.051. CREMATION AUTHORIZATION. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a crematory establishment may not cremate deceased human remains until it receives: (1) a cremation authorization form signed by an authorizing agent; and (2) a death certificate or other death record that indicates the deceased human remains may be cremated. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 178, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.