Texas SB1327 amends state law to allow cremation through alkaline hydrolysis and defines related terms.

Texas SB1327 modifies the Health and Safety Code to allow cremation through alkaline hydrolysis. The Texas Funeral Service Commission must establish rules for this process, including the cremation process and handling of granulated particles. The bill also amends definitions to include alkaline hydrolysis as a method of cremation and updates the definition of "crematory" to include facilities using this method. The changes will take effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote in the legislature, otherwise on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1327 amends state law to allow cremation through alkaline hydrolysis and defines related terms.

Texas SB1327 modifies the Health and Safety Code to allow cremation through alkaline hydrolysis. The Texas Funeral Service Commission must establish rules for this process, including the cremation process and handling of granulated particles. The bill also amends definitions to include alkaline hydrolysis as a method of cremation and updates the definition of "crematory" to include facilities using this method. The changes will take effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote in the legislature, otherwise on September 1, 2025.