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Relating to an exemption from cemetery location restrictions for a funeral establishment licensed in this state.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
HB 1591 exempts cremation-only funeral establishments from some location restrictions that require a columbarium to be located in cemeteries or at churches, colleges, or universities. A columbarium is a "durable, fireproof structure, or a room or other space in a durable, fireproof structure, containing niches and used or intended to be used to contain cremated remains."
Texas Action is neutral on HB 1591.
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