Sec. 651.501. GENERAL DISCIPLINARY POWERS OF COMMISSION. (a) After a hearing as provided by this subchapter, the commission may issue a reprimand, assess an administrative penalty, revoke, suspend, or probate the suspension of a license or provisional license, order a license holder to pay a refund under Section 651.603, or impose any combination of those penalties for a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.
(b) With respect to a violation of Section 651.453, 651.454(c), 651.459(c), 651.460(a)(5), 651.460(b)(2), or 651.460(b)(3), the commission may not initiate action against a funeral establishment if the complaint is based on the conduct of an employee, agent, or representative of the establishment:
(1) performed outside the scope and authority of employment; or
(2) contrary to the instructions of the funeral establishment.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 124 (H.B. 1540), Sec. 31, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming
Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming
Subchapter K. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures and License Denials
Section 651.501. General Disciplinary Powers of Commission
Section 651.5011. Charging Funeral Director in Charge With Violation
Section 651.502. License Denial; Effect of Criminal Conviction
Section 651.5025. Immediate License Revocation; Effect of Certain Felony Convictions
Section 651.5026. Temporary License Suspension or Restriction; Disciplinary Panel
Section 651.503. Warning; Report by License Holder
Section 651.506. Disciplinary Proceedings; Hearing Proceedings
Section 651.5061. Waiver of Hearing by Funeral or Crematory Establishment