Texas Health and Safety Code 716.053 – Delegation of Cremation Authorization Authority
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(a) An authorizing agent may delegate to a representative in writing the authority to execute a cremation authorization form.
(b) An authorizing agent’s written delegation of authority must be notarized and include:
(1) the name and address of the authorizing agent and the relationship of the authorizing agent to the deceased person;
(2) the name and address of the representative; and
(3) an acknowledgment by the authorizing agent that the representative may serve as the authorizing agent and execute the cremation authorization form.
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 716.053
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) A crematory establishment is not liable in a civil action for relying on a cremation authorization form executed by a representative of the authorizing agent to whom authority is delegated in accordance with this section.