Sec. 651.461. DEFENSE TO VIOLATION. A person licensed under this chapter does not violate this chapter by engaging in conduct regarding funeral arrangements under the direction of a person who:
(1) represents to the license holder that the person is authorized to make funeral arrangements for the deceased; and
(2) provides written directions to the license holder in the manner provided by Section 711.002, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263 (H.B. 1468), Sec. 30, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming
Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming
Subchapter J. Prohibited Practices
Section 651.451. Certain Fraudulent and Deceptive Acts
Section 651.452. Lack of Fitness to Practice
Section 651.453. Unethical Advertising
Section 651.454. Other Unethical Conduct in Soliciting Customers
Section 651.456. Unethical Conduct Regarding Custody of Dead Human Body
Section 651.457. Unethical Conduct Regarding Embalming
Section 651.458. Unethical Conduct by Funeral Establishment
Section 651.459. Other Unethical Conduct in Providing Funeral Services
Section 651.460. Prohibited Practices Related to Failure to Comply With Other Legal Requirements