Texas HB4774 allows perpetual care cemeteries to use trust fund distributions for capital improvements, subject to court approval.

Texas HB4774 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow corporations managing perpetual care cemeteries to petition the district court for permission to use trust fund distributions for capital improvements. The court may grant the petition if the improvements do not hinder the cemetery's ability to provide perpetual care and are in the best interest of the cemetery and its families. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4774 allows perpetual care cemeteries to use trust fund distributions for capital improvements, subject to court approval.

Texas HB4774 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow corporations managing perpetual care cemeteries to petition the district court for permission to use trust fund distributions for capital improvements. The court may grant the petition if the improvements do not hinder the cemetery's ability to provide perpetual care and are in the best interest of the cemetery and its families. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.