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HB 1675

Relating to the interment of certain cremated animal remains with human remains in perpetual care cemeteries and the eligibility of those cemeteries for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Liz Campos and 3 co-sponsors

Texas bill permits pet cremains interment with human remains in perpetual care cemeteries while preserving their property tax exemption status.

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Bill Summary · HB 1675

Legislative bill overview

HB 1675 permits Texas perpetual care cemeteries to allow cremated remains of pets to be interred alongside human remains in the same grave or burial space. The bill also clarifies that cemeteries permitting this practice remain eligible for ad valorem (property) tax exemptions, removing potential barriers to the practice.

Why is this important

This addresses a practical issue for grieving pet owners who wish to be buried with their animals and for cemeteries that accommodate this request. The tax exemption clarification ensures cemeteries won't face financial penalties for offering this service, potentially increasing availability of the option across Texas.

Potential points of contention

  • Religious and cultural concerns: Some religious traditions have strict rules about what can be buried in consecrated ground; faith-based cemeteries may object to the practice on doctrinal grounds
  • Cemetery operations and standards: Questions remain about regulatory standards for mixed human-pet burial practices, maintenance protocols, and whether this affects adjacent graves
  • Tax exemption scope: Some may argue that allowing tax exemptions for cemeteries offering pet burials blurs the line between secular and religious cemetery purposes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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