Bill: HB 1591, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

House Land & Resource Management

Vote Recommendation

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Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Jeff Leach

Bill Caption

Relating to an exemption from cemetery location restrictions for a funeral establishment licensed in this state.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

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."

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 1591. 


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