Issue Date: 2001-09-01
Revised Date: 2019-09-01

Legal Cites

Object Type

Cash — Business Regulation

Origin Date

2001 by H.B. 3067, 77th Leg., R.S.

Description

A person may not conduct a crematory business in this state unless the owner or operator registers with the commission and pays the fees. The commission by rule shall establish fees in amounts reasonable and necessary to cover administrative costs.

To renew a crematory establishment license, a report must be filed with the renewal fee. A late fee (set by the commission) shall be imposed if the report is not filed.

Due Date

Annually. The commission may adopt a staggered renewal system.

Note

This does not apply to perpetual care cemeteries regulated under chapter 712, Texas Health and Safety Code.

Renewal added by H.B. 587, 78th Leg., R.S.

Cemetery regulation (other than perpetual care cemeteries) were removed from regulation by H.B. 1540, 86th Leg., R.S.

USAS Values

Appropriation Year 21
USAS Title PROFESSIONAL FEES
Receipt Category 03 – Business Regulation
Receipt Type 10 – Business/Professional Fees
Object Group 30 – Revenues
USAS Status A
Rev/Exp Category 01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES