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.
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