The Anatomical Board
of The State of Texas
Mission Statement
The mission of the Anatomical Board is to facilitate the distribution of deceased human remains for the purpose of teaching and research. In doing so, the Board protects the interests of donors and their families by requiring that only authorized educational and medical institutions receive human remains, and that the remains are treated with dignity and respect.
The specific objectives of the Anatomical Board are to:
- implement the provisions and regulations set forth in the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapt. 691-692A, and the stipulations of the Texas Administrative Codes pertaining to the acquisition, use, and final disposition of anatomical materials.
- inspect anatomical facilities for compliance with standards established by the Board
- record the receipt and transfer of donations by Willed Body Programs
- distribute surplus cadavers among member institutions based on scientific and educational needs
- approve the transportation of cadavers and/or body parts within and outside of the State of Texas
- address complaints received from the public sector and member institutions regarding the use of cadavers or body parts and resolve such issues based on the rules and regulations adopted by the board and in accordance with state law
Regulations
- Enabling legislation is in the Texas Health and Safety Code
- Chapter 691: Anatomical Board of The State of Texas
- Chapter 692A: Texas Anatomical Gift Act
NOTE: The legislature recently amended Ch. 692 (HB 2027), giving the Anatomical Board responsibility for coordinating all whole body donations in the State of Texas. The Board is currently defining its policies and procedures for managing this new responsibility.
- Information about the donation process is available on the Donor page.
Members
Dallas-Fort Worth Region
- Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas (214) 828-8260
- Parker Chiropractic College, Dallas (972) 438-6932, ext. 7303
- University of North Texas HSC Fort Worth (817) 735-2047
- University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas (214) 648-2221 [toll-free (888) 905-9991]
Houston-Galveston-College Station Region
- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston (713) 798-4485
- Texas A&M HSC, College Station (979) 845-8864
- Texas College of Chiropractic, Pasadena (281) 998-6025, does not accept donations
- University of Texas HSC Houston (713) 500-5603
- University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston (409) 772-1293, does not currently accept donations
San Antonio Region
West Texas Region
- Texas Tech Health Science Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso (915) 783-1700 ext. 253, does not currently accept donations
- Texas Tech Health Science Center School of Medicine, Lubbock (806) 743-2700
Programs in other states