13 Tex. Admin. Code § 71.15 - Landscaping
(a) A tree, shrub, plant or flower may not be
removed, relocated or planted in the Cemetery without the permission of the
superintendent.
(b) The
superintendent shall oversee the removal, relocation or planting of trees,
shrubs, plants and flowers within the Cemetery grounds. The Committee may
authorize the superintendent to carry out landscape programs at his discretion
and report to the Committee in a timely manner.
(c) Fresh cut flowers may be placed on the
graves throughout the year. Floral items, fresh and artificial, will be removed
from graves as soon as they become faded and unsightly. All artificial flowers
or items removed from graves will be disposed of immediately.
(d) Floral items and other types of
decorations or commemorative items are not to be secured or affixed by any
means (wire, tape, string or adhesives) to the monuments.
(e) Any artificial decoration on monuments or
gravesites including photographs, images, silk flowers, balloons, pinwheels,
statues, or candles are prohibited.
(f) Planting of trees or shrubs is not
permitted on or near the graves at any time, unless approved by the
superintendent.
(g) Christmas
wreaths, arrangements or floral grave blankets are permitted on graves during
the season, beginning December 1st and will be removed no later than January
1st or at the discretion of the superintendent. Grave floral blankets may not
be larger in size than two (2) feet by three (3) feet. Christmas trees are not
permitted. Christmas decorations are not permitted on any living tree in the
Cemetery, at the Plaza, or on any statue.
(h) The Cemetery is not responsible for any
items left on the graves. Permanent in-ground flower containers are authorized
for placement with approval from the superintendent. Existing containers may
remain on graves until they become unserviceable.
(i) The superintendent shall ensure all
monuments, headstones, and gravesites are in compliance with the rules and
regulations of the Committee.
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