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.
Structure Texas Statutes
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
Section 651.152. Rules; Procedures; Forms
Section 651.1525. Early Participation in Rulemaking Process; Guidelines
Section 651.153. Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding
Section 651.155. Fee Exemption for Military Service
Section 651.157. Inspection of Crematory or Funeral Establishment
Section 651.158. Inspection of Certain Facilities
Section 651.159. Memorandum of Understanding: Prepaid Funeral Services
Section 651.160. Memorandum of Understanding: Funeral Establishment Requirements
Section 651.162. Annual Report
Section 651.163. Request for Attorney General's Opinion
Section 651.164. License Expiration; Term
Section 651.165. Renewal or Reinstatement of License
Section 651.1655. Reinstatement of Suspended License
Section 651.166. Use of Technology
Section 651.167. Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures