Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 2721: Relating to the deceased, including requirements for donating or claiming bodies or anatomical specimens, the licensing and regulation of persons who provide services or conduct education or research in relation to the deceased, and responsibilities of political subdivisions for certain bodies after death; creating criminal offenses; authorizing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees.
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 2721 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the deceased, including requirements for donating or claiming bodies or anatomical specimens, the licensing and regulation of persons who provide services or conduct education or research in relation to the deceased, and responsibilities of political subdivisions for certain bodies after death; creating criminal offenses; authorizing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees. Primary sponsor: Tan Parker (Republican), Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Keith Bell (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2025): Placed on General State Calendar.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Keith Bell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Carol Alvarado | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| José Menéndez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Borris Miles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Angela Paxton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Royce West | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed on General State Calendar
- Considered in Calendars
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably as substituted
- Committee substitute considered in committee
- Considered in formal meeting
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Public hearing continued on . . .
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
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