Amend HB 2912 on third reading 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.
      (c)  This section applies only in a county with a population
of less than 10,000.