Subchapter E. Lawn Crypts Sec. 711.063. Construction; Default (a) A cemetery in which undeveloped lawn crypt spaces are being sold or reserved for sale shall begin construction on the lawn crypt section not later than 48 months after the date of the first sale or reservation, whichever is earlier, and must complete construction not later than 60 months after the date of the first sale or reservation, whichever is earlier.
(b) If construction of a lawn crypt section described by Subsection (a) does not begin or has not been completed by the dates specified in Subsection (a), on the buyer’s written request, the cemetery shall refund the entire amount paid for the undeveloped lawn crypt space not later than the 30th day after the date of the buyer’s request.
Subchapter F. Powers and Duties of Department Relating to Cemetery Brokers Sec. 711.081. Definitions In this subchapter: (1) “Commission” means the Finance Commission of Texas. SECTION III. ADMINISTRATIVE CODE Title 25. Health Services. Part I. Department of State Health Services Chapter 181. Vital Statistics. Subchapter A. Miscellaneous Provisions
(2) “Commissioner” means the banking commissioner of Texas. (3) “Department” means the Texas Department of Banking.
(10) Fetal death (stillbirth): Death prior to the complete expulsion or extraction from its mother of a product of conception, irrespective of the duration of pregnancy; the death is indicated by the fact that after such separation, the fetus does not breathe or show any other evidence of life such as beating of the heart, pulsation of the umbilical cord, or definite movement of voluntary muscles. (12) Identification of applicant: Each applicant must present a current form of government issued photo identification along with his or her application. If the applicant is unable to present a current form of photo identification, two valid supporting forms of identification may be presented, one of which bears the applicant’s signature. (13) Immediate family member: The registrant, his or her guardian, or the children, spouses, parents, siblings, or grandparents of the registrant. (14) Indexes: An index to or listing of birth records, death records, applications for marriage licenses, and reports of divorce or annulment of marriage. (A) Consolidated indexes: These indexes are vital records consisting of more than one event year. Consolidated indexes may be prepared for any vital event at the discretion of the State Registrar in the form prescribed. (B) General birth and death indexes: These indexes are maintained or established by the Vital Statistics Unit or a local registration official which shall be prepared by event year, in alphabetical order by surname of the registrant, followed by any given names or initials, the date of the event, the county of occurrence, the state or local file number, the name of the father, the maiden name of the mother, and sex of the registrant. (C) Summary birth and death index: These indexes are maintained or established by the Vital Statistics Unit or a local registration official which shall be prepared by event year, in alphabetical order by surname of the registrant, followed by any given names or initials, the date of the event, the county of occurrence, and sex of the registrant. (15) Interment: Burial or the act of placing in a grave. (16) Legal representative (personal representative or agent): An attorney in fact, a funeral director, or any other person designated by affidavit, contract, or court order acting on behalf and for the benefit of the registrant or his or her immediate family. In order to determine the need for protection for personal property rights when the legal representative is acting on behalf and for the benefit of the registrant or the registrant’s
For purposes of this section, we have included only the rules applicable to the death care industry. Of the following rules, §181.2 was amended effective 2021. RULE §181.1: Definitions The following list includes only definitions relevant to the death care industry. To find the complete list of definitions of words and terms, when used in this chapter, please see TSFC Governing Laws: https://tfsc.texas.gov/Laws.html. The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Applicant: A person who requests a service pertaining to a record of birth or death, verification of marriage or divorce, or release of personal data. (Also, see definition for properly qualified applicant). (3) Certified: A certified statement, form, or letter, of the facts stated on the form or document as filed in the Vital Statistics Unit, certified by the State Registrar or duly appointed designee, over the respective signature and may bear the seal of the Vital Statistics Unit. (4) Certified copy: An abstract or photocopy of the original record issued as filed with the Vital Statistics Unit, and issued on a designated form or security paper which shall bear the “state seal,” the Texas Department of State Health Services, Vital Statistics Unit or the seal of their office, and the facsimile signature of the State Registrar or the local registration official. (5) Dead body: A lifeless human body or such parts of the human body or the bones thereof from the state of which it may be reasonably concluded that death occurred. (6) Disinterment: To exhume, unbury, or take out of the grave. (7) Death records: Records governing deaths and fetal deaths filed pursuant to the Texas Vital Statistics Act. (8) Department: The Texas Department of State Health Services, formerly known as the Texas Department of Health. (9) Embalming: The act of disinfecting or preserving a human dead body, entire or in part, by the use of chemical substances, fluids, or gases in the body; or by the introduction of the same into the body by vascular or hypodermic injection; or by direct application into the organs or cavities; or by any other method intended to disinfect or preserve a dead body or restore body tissues and structures.
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