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TX Occ Code § 651.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter B. Texas Funeral Service Commission|Section 651.057. Officers

Sec. 651.057.  OFFICERS.  (a)  The governor shall designate one member of the commission as the presiding officer of the commission to serve in that capacity for three years. In designating presiding officers, the governor shall alternate between public and nonpublic members.(b)  After 30 days' written notice is given to the commissioners, the commission shall elect from its public members an assistant presiding officer. The assistant presiding officer serves in that capacity for one year.(c)  The presiding officer shall preside at all meetings of the commission, unless otherwise ordered, and shall exercise all duties and performances incident to the office of presiding officer.  In the absence of the presiding officer, the assistant presiding officer shall preside.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.375(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 562, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 651.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter B. Texas Funeral Service Commission|Section 651.058. Office Location

Sec. 651.058.  OFFICE LOCATION.  The commission's offices are located in Austin, Texas.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 651.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter B. Texas Funeral Service Commission|Section 651.059. Meetings; Notice

Sec. 651.059.  MEETINGS;  NOTICE.  (a)  The commission shall meet in regular session in Austin at least once each calendar quarter to transact business.(b)  The commission may hold a special meeting or hearing on the call of the presiding officer, assistant presiding officer, or three members. The person calling the special meeting or hearing shall determine the time and place of the meeting or hearing.(c)  Notice of the time, place, and purpose of a regular meeting of the commission must be filed with the Texas Register at least seven days before the date of the meeting.  All meetings, including meetings of the committees of the members, are open and public.(d)  The commission's duties under Chapter 551, Government Code, include the requirement under Sections 551.021 and 551.022 of that code to prepare and maintain the minutes of each open meeting.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.376(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Occ Code § 651.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter B. Texas Funeral Service Commission|Section 651.060. Legal Representation

Sec. 651.060.  LEGAL REPRESENTATION.  (a)  The attorney general shall designate at least one employee of the attorney general's office to advise the commission and to represent the commission in legal proceedings.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 514, Sec. 2, and Ch. 364, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.377(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 364 (H.B. 2710), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 514 (S.B. 221), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 651.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter C. Executive Director and Personnel|Section 651.101. Executive Director; Bond

Sec. 651.101.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR;  BOND.  (a)  The commission shall employ and supervise an executive director to manage the administrative affairs of the commission under this chapter.  The commission shall determine the terms and conditions of the executive director's employment and set the executive director's salary at an amount not to exceed the maximum salary for the position as set in the General Appropriations Act.  In the absence of an executive director, the commission may appoint an acting executive director.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 31(38).(c)  The commission may delegate the commissioners' duties to the executive director.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.377(b), eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 31(38), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 651.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter C. Executive Director and Personnel|Section 651.102. Personnel

Sec. 651.102.  PERSONNEL.  The commission may employ inspectors and clerical and technical assistants as the commission determines to be necessary to administer this chapter.  The commission shall determine the terms and expenses of its employees.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.377(c), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Occ Code § 651.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter C. Executive Director and Personnel|Section 651.103. Investigators

Sec. 651.103.  INVESTIGATORS.  The commission shall employ one or more persons to investigate complaints received by the commission, including consumer interest complaints.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.378(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Occ Code § 651.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter C. Executive Director and Personnel|Section 651.104. Division of Responsibilities

Sec. 651.104.  DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES.  The commission shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy-making responsibilities of the commission and the management responsibilities of the executive director and staff of the commission.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 682, Sec. 1.09, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Occ Code § 651.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter C. Executive Director and Personnel|Section 651.105. Qualifications and Standards of Conduct Information

Sec. 651.105.  QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT INFORMATION.  The commission shall provide to its members and employees, as often as necessary, information regarding their:(1)  qualifications for office or employment under this chapter;  and(2)  responsibilities under applicable laws relating to the standards of conduct for state officers or employees.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 651.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter C. Executive Director and Personnel|Section 651.106. Career Ladder Program; Performance Evaluations

Sec. 651.106.  CAREER LADDER PROGRAM;  PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS.  (a)  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program.  The program must require intra-agency posting of all nonentry-level positions concurrently with any public posting.(b)  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations.  All merit pay for commission employees must be based on the system established under this subsection.(c)  The programs required under Subsections (a) and (b) must cover an annual period, be updated at least annually, and be filed with the governor.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.379(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Occ Code § 651.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter C. Executive Director and Personnel|Section 651.107. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy; Report

Sec. 651.107.  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY;  REPORT.  (a)  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.(b)  The policy statement must include:(1)  personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, training, and promotion of personnel, that show the intent of the commission to avoid the unlawful employment practices described by Chapter 21, Labor Code;  and(2)  an analysis of the extent to which the composition of the commission's personnel is in accordance with federal and state law and a description of reasonable methods to achieve compliance with federal and state law.(c)  The policy statement must:(1)  be updated at least annually;(2)  be reviewed by the state Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (b)(1); and(3)  be filed with the governor's office.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 682, Sec. 1.10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Occ Code § 651.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter D. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 651.151. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 651.151.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The commission shall establish proficiency, professionalism, ethics, and qualification standards for individuals issued a license under this chapter.(b)  The commission shall examine each applicant for a funeral director's license, embalmer's license, or provisional license and shall issue the appropriate license to a person who meets the licensing requirements.(c)  The commission may appoint a committee from its members to consider and make a recommendation on a matter referred to the committee by the commission.(d)  The commission may appoint advisory committees to perform the advisory functions assigned to the committees by the commission.  An advisory committee appointed under this subsection is subject to Chapter 2110, Government Code.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 562, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 124 (H.B. 1540), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 651.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter D. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 651.152. Rules; Procedures; Forms

Sec. 651.152.  RULES;  PROCEDURES;  FORMS.  The commission shall adopt rules, establish procedures, and prescribe forms necessary to administer and enforce this chapter and Chapters 714 and 715, Health and Safety Code.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 562, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 651.1525 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter D. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 651.1525. Early Participation in Rulemaking Process; Guidelines

Sec. 651.1525.  EARLY PARTICIPATION IN RULEMAKING PROCESS;  GUIDELINES.  (a)  Before publishing a proposed rule for public comment, the commission shall seek advice and opinions from persons who will be most affected by the rule.  At a minimum, those persons must include consumer groups and trade associations that represent persons from each group regulated by the commission, including funeral directors and crematory operators.(b)  The commission shall develop guidelines to implement this section.  The guidelines must establish a method to determine who will be most affected by a proposed rule.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 562, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 124 (H.B. 1540), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 651.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter D. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 651.153. Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding

Sec. 651.153.  RULES RESTRICTING ADVERTISING OR COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  (a)  The commission may not adopt rules restricting advertising or competitive bidding by a person regulated by the commission except to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices by the person.(b)  The commission may not include in its rules to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices by a person regulated by the commission a rule that:(1)  restricts the use of any medium for advertising;(2)  restricts the person's personal appearance or use of the person's voice in an advertisement;(3)  relates to the size or duration of an advertisement by the person;  or(4)  restricts the person's advertisement under a trade name.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 651.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter D. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 651.154. Fees

Sec. 651.154.  FEES.(a)  The commission by rule shall establish fees in amounts reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of administering this chapter.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 124 (H.B. 1540), Sec. 36(1), eff. September 1, 2019.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 124 (H.B. 1540), Sec. 36(1), eff. September 1, 2019.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 562, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263 (H.B. 1468), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 124 (H.B. 1540), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 124 (H.B. 1540), Sec. 36(1), eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 651.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter D. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 651.155. Fee Exemption for Military Service

Sec. 651.155.  FEE EXEMPTION FOR MILITARY SERVICE.  (a)  On presentation to the commission of evidence as prescribed by the commission, a license holder or provisional license holder actively engaged in the military service of the United States is exempt from the payment of license fees for the duration of the holder's military service or from the amount of fees and for the time the commission considers advisable.(b)  The commission may not consider the period of military service in determining whether a funeral director's license or embalmer's license is revoked, suspended, or lapsed.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 651.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter D. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 651.156. Subpoena

Sec. 651.156.  SUBPOENA.  (a)  The commission may issue a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum.(b)  The subpoena or subpoena duces tecum must be served by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested.(c)  The commission by rule shall establish standards that enable the executive director to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum in connection with a complaint under investigation by the commission.(d)  A subpoena or subpoena duces tecum issued under this section is not effective unless it is issued in compliance with:(1)  state and federal law; and(2)  commission rules adopted under Subsection (c).|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.380(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263 (H.B. 1468), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 651.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter D. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 651.157. Inspection of Crematory or Funeral Establishment

Sec. 651.157.  INSPECTION OF CREMATORY OR FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a licensed crematory or funeral establishment shall be inspected at least once every three years by an agent of the commission or by an agent of the state or a political subdivision authorized by the commission to make inspections on its behalf.(b)  If the commission finds a violation of this chapter or of Chapter 193, 361, 711, 714, 715, or 716, Health and Safety Code, the commission shall inspect the crematory or funeral establishment annually until the commission determines that the establishment is free of violations.(c)  A report of each inspection made under this section shall be filed with the commission.(d)  The commission by rule shall establish:(1)  procedures for the inspection of a crematory or funeral establishment required by this section; and(2)  criteria, including consideration of the establishment's inspection and complaint history, regarding when the commission should inspect an establishment based on the risk of a violation at an establishment.(e)  A premises on which funeral directing, interment, cremation, or embalming is practiced shall be open at all times to inspection for any violation of this chapter or of Chapter 193, 361, or 716, Health and Safety Code, by:(1)  an agent of the commission;(2)  an authorized agent of the state; or(3)  an authorized agent of the county or municipality in which the premises is located.(f)  Before a commission agent inspects a crematory or funeral establishment, the agent shall review the inspection reports filed with the commission on the establishment.  During the inspection, the agent shall determine whether previously identified problems have been corrected and whether a pattern of violations exists.  The commission shall consider the information from the inspection reports in determining whether a penalty should be imposed against an establishment.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 682, Sec. 1.11, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 562, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 124 (H.B. 1540), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 124 (H.B. 1540), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 651.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter D. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 651.158. Inspection of Certain Facilities

Sec. 651.158.  INSPECTION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES.  (a)  The commission may require a funeral establishment that has solid waste disposal and sanitation facilities that have not been inspected by the Texas Department of Health to obtain inspection of those facilities by an entity other than the Texas Department of Health.(b)  The commission by rule shall establish procedures for an inspection required under this section.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 651.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter D. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 651.159. Memorandum of Understanding: Prepaid Funeral Services

Sec. 651.159.  MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING:  PREPAID FUNERAL SERVICES.  (a)  The commission, the Texas Department of Insurance, and the Texas Department of Banking shall adopt a joint memorandum of understanding relating to prepaid funeral services and transactions.  The memorandum must:(1)  outline the responsibilities of each agency in regulating prepaid funeral services and transactions;(2)  establish procedures to be used by each agency in:(A)  referring a complaint to one of the other agencies;(B)  investigating a complaint;  and(C)  notifying the other agencies of a complaint or a complaint investigation;(3)  specify:(A)  an action the agencies regard as a deceptive trade practice;  and(B)  the information the agencies provide consumers and when that information is to be provided;  and(4)  set the administrative penalty each agency imposes for a violation.(b)  Not later than the last month of each state fiscal year, the commission and the other agencies shall review and update the memorandum of understanding.(c)  Each agency by rule shall adopt the memorandum of understanding and any revision to the memorandum.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 651.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming|Subchapter D. Commission Powers and Duties|Section 651.160. Memorandum of Understanding: Funeral Establishment Requirements

Sec. 651.160.  MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING:  FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  The commission and the Texas Department of Health shall adopt a joint memorandum of understanding that:(1)  outlines the responsibilities of each agency in enforcing requirements under Chapters 193 and 361, Health and Safety Code, that affect funeral establishments;(2)  establishes procedures by which each agency:(A)  may refer a complaint to the other;  and(B)  will notify the other of a violation by a funeral establishment of Chapter 193 or 361, Health and Safety Code;  and(3)  coordinates inspection and enforcement efforts by both agencies for measures that a funeral establishment is required to implement under Chapters 193 and 361, Health and Safety Code.(b)  Not later than the last month of each state fiscal year, the commission and the Texas Department of Health shall review and update the memorandum of understanding.(c)  Each agency by rule shall adopt the memorandum of understanding and any revision to the memorandum.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|