TX SB2027

Limits mental anguish damages recoverable from funeral service providers to the lesser of three times the amount paid for funeral services or $50,000

Requires claimants to prove the provider mishandled a body or remains, deviated from common practice of reasonably prudent providers, and that the mishandling caused grievous or debilitating emotional suffering resulting in substantial disruption to daily routine

Applies to persons with a special relationship to the funeral provider through right of sepulcher, right to possess remains, or right to control disposition of a body under Health and Safety Code Section 711.002(a)

Prohibits recovery of mental anguish damages under this chapter if the claimant seeks relief under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code)

Does not limit recovery of economic or exemplary damages, or damages for death or physical injury caused by funeral provider negligence; requires three-fifths vote in both chambers to take effect