Texas 89th Legislature
Cemeteries
4 bills (80%) have bipartisan support.
Cemeteries Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (5)
Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans cemeteries in this state.
Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans cemeteries in this state.
Relating to the requirement that a person submit an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property used for human burial.
Relating to the requirement that a person submit an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property used for human burial.
Relating to the confidentiality and disclosure of certain financial information of perpetual care cemeteries and perpetual care trust funds.
Relating to the confidentiality and disclosure of certain financial information of perpetual care cemeteries and perpetual care trust funds.
Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program; authorizing a fee.
Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the amount of certain revenue that may be used for and the location of state veterans cemeteries.
Relating to the amount of certain revenue that may be used for and the location of state veterans cemeteries.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on cemeteries passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 5 laws related to cemeteries. These bills were authored by 5 different legislators and address various aspects of cemeteries policy in Texas.
- Did cemeteries bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Cemeteries legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 3 House bills and 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most cemeteries bills?
- The leading authors of cemeteries legislation include Rep. Charles Cunningham (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Janie Lopez (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Kelly Hancock (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on cemeteries issues during the 89th Legislature.
- What subjects are related to cemeteries in Texas law?
- Cemeteries legislation frequently overlaps with Military & Veterans, Historical Commission, Texas, State Finances--management & Control. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for cemeteries legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 4 of the 5 cemeteries bills (80%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on cemeteries policy.
- When do Texas cemeteries laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some cemeteries bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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