The bill, H.B. No. 2673, proposes amendments to the Health and Safety Code regarding the establishment and operation of cemeteries in certain municipalities and counties in Texas. Specifically, it modifies Section 711.008(a) by removing the provisions that previously allowed for the establishment of cemeteries within specified distances from municipalities with populations of 5,000 to 200,000. The bill also repeals Sections 711.008(g-3) and (g-4), which further regulated cemetery operations in relation to municipal boundaries.

As a result of these changes, the bill restricts the ability of individuals and entities to establish or operate cemeteries in closer proximity to municipalities, thereby tightening regulations on cemetery locations. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 711.008 (Health and Safety Code 711)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 711.008 (Health and Safety Code 711)