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.
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