Texas Administrative Code
Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
Part 4 - ANATOMICAL BOARD OF THE STATE OF TEXAS
Chapter 477 - DISTRIBUTION OF BODIES
Section 477.1 - Definition and Jurisdiction of the Board
Universal Citation: 25 TX Admin Code ยง 477.1
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Definitions.
(1) Whenever the terms human "body" or
"bodies" or "parts of human body" or "parts of human bodies" are used in
Chapters 477 - 485, the terms include anatomical specimens, defined as parts of
a human corpse in §
691.001 of the Health
and Safety Code.
(2) Whenever the
term "search organization" is used in Chapters 477 - 485, the term includes
search and rescue organizations and recovery teams that use human remains
detection canines as described in §
691.030(a)(3)
of the Health and Safety Code.
(b) Jurisdiction:
(1) Anatomical Donations. The board exercises
jurisdiction over bodies willed or donated to the board, medical, dental or
chiropractic schools, or other donees authorized by the board under Health and
Safety Code, Chapters 691 and 692A. The board also exercises jurisdiction over
individuals, corporations, associations, institutions, research organizations,
or other legal entities authorized to receive whole bodies under Chapters 691
and 692A.
(2) The board lacks
jurisdiction over:
(A) parts of human bodies
used for transplantation or other medical therapy;
(B) skeletal material or other prepared
specimens obtained from commercial sources; and
(C) individuals in possession of parts or
skeletal material or specimens described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this
paragraph.
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