Sec. 154.160. AGENT; DEPOSIT OF MONEY. (a) A seller shall designate one or more agents by name or title.
(b) The seller shall notify the department of:
(1) the designation not later than the 10th day after the date the seller becomes subject to this chapter; and
(2) any change in the designation not later than the 10th day after the date of the change.
(c) An agent designated under this section is:
(1) considered a fiduciary for purposes of Section 32.45, Penal Code; and
(2) responsible for the deposit of money collected under prepaid funeral benefits contracts.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1190 (H.B. 3762), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Financial Institutions and Businesses
Subtitle E - Other Financial Businesses
Chapter 154 - Prepaid Funeral Services
Subchapter D. General Provisions for Sales Contracts
Section 154.151. Form of Contract
Section 154.1511. Cash Advance Items: Non-Guaranteed Merchandise and Services
Section 154.152. Representations Regarding Approval of Permit Holder
Section 154.153. Allocation of Sales Price
Section 154.154. Agreement to Pay Finance Charge
Section 154.155. Cancellation of Contract
Section 154.1551. Modification at Time of Funeral
Section 154.156. Waiver of Right of Cancellation
Section 154.157. Performance of Contract
Section 154.158. Enforcement of Contract
Section 154.159. Administration of Money Received