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.