§ 696.001 Definitions
§ 696.002 Applicability
§ 696.003 Authorization to Release Information
§ 696.004 Transfer of Unclaimed Cremated Remains
§ 696.005 Civil Immunity

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 696 - Disposition of Unclaimed Cremated Remains

  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Legislative session: That part of a chamber's daily session in which it considers legislative business (bills, resolutions, and actions related thereto).
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005