Texas SB592 prohibits cemetery organizations from restricting businesses selling markers, memorials, or effigies, with civil penalties for violations.

Texas SB592 amends the Health and Safety Code to restrict cemetery organizations from imposing rules that limit businesses from which plot owners can purchase markers, memorials, or effigies. The bill also prohibits rules requiring markers or memorials to be installed flat or erect. Violations of these provisions by cemetery organizations are subject to a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per violation, with each day of violation considered a separate offense. The attorney general has the authority to bring suit to recover these penalties. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB592 prohibits cemetery organizations from restricting businesses selling markers, memorials, or effigies, with civil penalties for violations.

Texas SB592 amends the Health and Safety Code to restrict cemetery organizations from imposing rules that limit businesses from which plot owners can purchase markers, memorials, or effigies. The bill also prohibits rules requiring markers or memorials to be installed flat or erect. Violations of these provisions by cemetery organizations are subject to a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per violation, with each day of violation considered a separate offense. The attorney general has the authority to bring suit to recover these penalties. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.