Texas SB 2721: Relating to the deceased, including requirements for donating or claiming bodies or anatomical specimens, the licensing and regulation of persons who provide services or conduct education or research in relation to the deceased, and responsibilities of political subdivisions for certain bodies after death; creating criminal offenses; authorizing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees.

Status: Placed on General State Calendar (as of 2025-05-26)

State: Texas · Session: 89R · Bill: SB 2721

Subjects: Cemeteries (I0054), Civil Remedies & Liabilities (I0065), Crimes--Miscellaneous (I0200), Education--Higher--Health Institutions (I0237), Electronic Information Systems (I0311), FORENSIC TESTING (S0545), FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS (V0004), FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS (S9813), HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION (V0177), INFORMED CONSENT (S0057), ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS (S0305), Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions (I0541), PHYSICIANS (S1282), RECORDS MANAGEMENT (S0205), Safety (I0740)

Sponsors: Bell, Keith, Kolkhorst, Parker, Alvarado, Blanco, Menéndez, Miles, Paxton, West

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