Texas SB2023 establishes a grant program for counties to cover costs of disposing deceased paupers' bodies.

Texas SB2023 amends the Health and Safety Code to create a deceased paupers grant program. The Health and Human Services Commission can develop this program to award grants from a dedicated account to counties. These grants help cover costs for disposing of deceased paupers' bodies and managing related activities. The deceased paupers grant account funds come from legislative appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, and interest on investments. If the program is developed, the executive commissioner must adopt rules for its administration. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2023 establishes a grant program for counties to cover costs of disposing deceased paupers' bodies.

Texas SB2023 amends the Health and Safety Code to create a deceased paupers grant program. The Health and Human Services Commission can develop this program to award grants from a dedicated account to counties. These grants help cover costs for disposing of deceased paupers' bodies and managing related activities. The deceased paupers grant account funds come from legislative appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, and interest on investments. If the program is developed, the executive commissioner must adopt rules for its administration. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.