HB 1949 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to public notice of a crematory's compliance history, rating, and classification.

HB 1949 requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to post crematories' compliance history and classification on its website in an easily accessible format, updating within 30 days of any changes. It also mandates that each crematory display a physical notice containing its name, compliance status, complaint instructions, and website link for more details. These requirements directly affect licensed crematories operating under Health and Safety Code permits and provide the public with clear, real-time access to compliance information. The rules for implementation must be adopted by September 1, 2026, with the law taking effect on September 1, 2025.
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action May 1, 2025
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