Sec. 651.257. FOREIGN STUDENTS; CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. (a) A citizen of a country other than the United States who has completed a full course of mortuary science at a commission-approved college in this state may take the commission examination in embalming, funeral directing, or both after:
(1) applying to the commission; and
(2) paying the examination fee required of other applicants.
(b) The commission may award the applicant a certificate of merit if the applicant successfully makes the minimum grades required of other applicants. The certificate of merit does not authorize the holder of the certificate to practice embalming or funeral directing in this state unless the holder is otherwise licensed as an embalmer or funeral director under this chapter.
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 F. License Requirements: Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Section 651.251. License Required
Section 651.252. License Application
Section 651.253. General License Requirements
Section 651.254. License Examinations; Results
Section 651.255. Examinations Required for Funeral Director's License
Section 651.256. Examinations Required for Embalmer's License
Section 651.257. Foreign Students; Certificate of Merit
Section 651.258. License Issuance
Section 651.259. Application by Out-of-State License Holder
Section 651.260. Duplicate License
Section 651.261. Posting of License
Section 651.264. Renewal of Expired License by Out-of-State Practitioner
Section 651.265. Renewal for Certain Retired Applicants; Inactive Status