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.
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