IN-CASKET IDENTIFICATION

Tex. HEALTH & SAFETY Code ch. 695

in effect

Tex. HEALTH & SAFETY Code § 695.001. DEFINITIONS.

In this chapter: (1) "Casket" means a container used to hold the remains of a deceased person. (2) "Commission" means the Texas Funeral Service Commission. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263 (H.B. 1468 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831 ), Sec. 3.03, eff. September 1, 2009.

Tex. HEALTH & SAFETY Code § 695.002. IDENTIFICATION OF DECEASED PERSON.

The commission shall ensure a casket contains identification of the deceased person, including the person's name, date of birth, and date of death. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263 (H.B. 1468 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831 ), Sec. 3.03, eff. September 1, 2009.

Tex. HEALTH & SAFETY Code § 695.003. RULES.

The commission may adopt rules to enforce this chapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263 (H.B. 1468 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1831 ), Sec. 3.03, eff. September 1, 2009.

Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026