89th Legislature - January 14 - June 2, 2025

In accordance with the Texas Constitution, the Texas Legislature meets every two years for 140 days. Each session is an opportunity to work with legislators to change and improve the laws that govern funeral service.

The TFDA Legislative Committee has been watching the Legislature and tracking legislative bills during this session. As the session progresses, check back here for Legislative Updates. As bills are filed and make their way through the process, we will post them here as well as other helpful material.

Among the items we hope to have an impact on this session:

Bill Tracker Reports

Texas Legislature Online - Bill Search Results

Date report generated: Tuesday, February 27, 2025

Date report generated: Tuesday, March 8, 2025

Legislature: 89th Legislature

Number of bills: 15

89(R) HB 1094                Author: Lambert

Last Action:                     11/12/2024 H Filed

Caption Version:            Introduced

Relating to the regulation of transportation protection agreements.

89(R) HB 1372                Author: Raymond

Last Action:                     11/18/2024 H Filed

Caption Version:            Introduced

Relating to the regulation of a transportation protection agreement as a prepaid funeral benefit.

89(R) HB 1675                Author: Campos

Last Action:                     12/19/2024 H Filed

Caption Version:            Introduced

Relating to the interment of certain cremated animal remains with human remains in perpetual care cemeteries.

89® HB 1389            Author: Garcia, Josey

Last Action:             11/18/24 H Filed

Caption Version:      Introduced

Relating to a grant program for junior reserve officers’ training programs to provide  military funeral honors for veterans.

89(R) HB 1875                Author: Lopez, Janie Last Action:                               01/15/2025 H Filed Caption Version:            Introduced

Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans cemeteries in this state.

89(R) HB 1949                Author: Howard

Last Action:                     01/17/2025 H Filed

Caption Version:            Introduced

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

89(R) HB 1970                Author: Collier

Last Action:                     01/22/2025 H Filed

Caption Version:            Introduced

Relating to access to certain cemeteries.

89(R) HB 2095                Author: Martinez | et al. Last Action:                               01/24/2025 H Filed Caption Version:                            Introduced

Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of reckless discharge of a firearm in certain municipalities and counties.

89(R) HB 2200                Author: Hernandez

Last Action:                     01/29/2025 H Filed

Caption Version:            Introduced

Relating to the cremation of human remains by natural organic reduction.

89(R) HB 2246                Author: Cain

Last Action:                     01/29/25 H Filed

Caption Version:            Introduced

Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to the partially landlocked body of water on the    southeastern periphery of the North American Continent

89(R) HB 2673                Author: Lujan

Last Action:                     02/11/2025 H Filed

Caption Version:            Introduced

Relating to the repeal of certain provisions authorizing cemeteries in certain municipalities and counties.

89(R) HB 2723                Author: Cunningham Last Action:                               02/12/2025 H Filed Caption Version:            Introduced

Relating to the requirement that a person submit an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property used for human burial.

89(R) HB 2896               Author: Anchia

Last Action                      02/18/2025 H Filed

Caption Version:           Introduced

Relating to insurance coverage for the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains.

89(R) HB 3357               Author: Oliverson

Last Action:                     02/25/25 H Filed

Caption Version:            Introduced

Relating to cremation authorization procedures in counties with medical examiners.            

 89(R) SB 217                   Author: West

Last Action:                     02/03/2025 S Referred to Economic Development

Caption Version:            Introduced

Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program; authorizing

89(R) SB 586                   Author: West

Last Action:                     02/03/2025 S Referred to Economic Development

Caption Version:            Introduced

Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Cemeteries Designation Program; authorizing a fee.

89(R) SB 592                   Author: West

Last Action:                     02/03/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce

Caption Version:            Introduced

Relating to rules adopted and enforced by cemetery organizations on markers, memorials, and effigies; authorizing a civil penalty.

89(R) SB 1327                 Author: Johnson

Last Action:                     02/14/2025 S Filed

Caption Version:            Introduced

Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.

89(R) SB 1336                 Author: Kolkhorst

Last Action:                     02/14/2025 S Filed

Caption Version:            Introduced

Relating to the number of certain awards under the Crime Victims Compensation Act.

89(R) SB 1406                 Author: Parker

Last Action:                     02/19/2025 S Filed

Caption Version:            Introduced

Relating to persons with the authority to donate a body to certain entities for the advancement of medical or forensic science.