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TX SB2023
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cesar Blanco
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Health and Human Services Commission to develop a grant program providing funding to counties for costs associated with disposing of deceased paupers' bodies
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Grant funds may be used by counties for both the direct costs of body disposition and administrative costs of body disposition activities
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Creates a dedicated "deceased paupers grant account" in the general revenue fund, funded through legislative appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, and investment interest
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Restricts account funds to only awarding grants and administering the program
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to support the disposition of deceased paupers' bodies.
State Finances
Last Action
Not again placed on intent calendar
5/19/2025