Floor Packet Page No. 166
      Amend CSHB 2912 by adding the following article,
appropriately numbered, and renumbering subsequent articles and
sections of the bill accordingly:
     ARTICLE __.  REGULATION OF THE DISPOSAL OF ANIMAL REMAINS
      SECTION ___.01.  Subchapter H, Chapter 801, Occupations Code,
is amended by adding Section 801.361 to read as follows:
      Sec. 801.361. DISPOSAL OF ANIMAL REMAINS.  (a)  A
veterinarian may dispose of the remains of an animal by burial or
burning if:
            (1)  the burial or burning occurs on property owned by
the veterinarian; and
            (2)  the veterinarian does not charge for the burning
or burial.
      (b)  Notwithstanding any other law, the Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission may not adopt a rule that
prohibits conduct authorized by this section.