TX
Texas House Bill HB2613

Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2613

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the suspension of occupational and driver's licenses issued to persons who fail to pay an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Funeral Service Commission.

Impact

The implementation of HB2613 would significantly alter the approach to handling administrative penalties related to funeral services in Texas. Upon accepting the conditions of the bill, state agencies would have the authority to enforce such penalties more strictly. This may lead to increased compliance among funeral service providers, promoting better adherence to established regulations and standards set by the Texas Funeral Service Commission. Additionally, it underscores the state's commitment to enforcing regulations tied to public welfare and safety in the funeral industry.

Summary

House Bill 2613 aims to empower state agencies to suspend occupational and driver's licenses for individuals who fail to pay administrative penalties imposed by the Texas Funeral Service Commission. By amending Chapter 57 of the Occupations Code, the bill introduces a mechanism whereby a state agency will suspend any licenses issued to persons who neglect to pay fines associated with regulation by the Funeral Service Commission. This change reflects a comprehensive approach to enforce compliance with administrative penalties in the funeral services sector.

Contention

Although the rationale behind HB2613 centers on enhancing compliance with administrative penalties, there may be potential points of contention. Some critics might express concerns regarding the fairness of imposing such strict penalties, particularly the automatic suspension of licenses. Detractors could argue that suspending licenses without an appeal process infringes on individual rights and may disproportionately affect those who are unable to pay fines due to economic hardship. Therefore, the bill could face scrutiny regarding its balance between regulatory enforcement and individual rights.

Latest TX HB2613 Activity

View All Events: TX 2015 - 84th Regular HB2613

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3827

Relating to the regulation of earned wage access services; requiring an occupational license; providing an administrative penalty; imposing fees.

TX HB2843

Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses.

TX HB291

Relating to occupational driver's licenses and to the renewal of driver's licenses.

TX HB1568

Relating to the licensing and regulation of child swim instruction operators; requiring an occupational license; imposing penalties, including administrative penalties; authorizing fees.

TX SB765

Relating to the licensing and regulation of child swim instruction operators; requiring an occupational license; imposing penalties, including administrative penalties; authorizing fees.

TX SB895

Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; creating a criminal offense; creating administrative penalties; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

TX HB4416

Relating to the regulation of auctioneering by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing an administrative penalty.

TX SB478

Relating to the administration of the motorcycle operator training and safety program and requirements for the issuance of certain driver's licenses and commercial driver's licenses; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.

TX HB1510

Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission, the regulation of willed body programs, non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, and anatomical facilities, and the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; requiring registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.

TX SB2040

Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission, the regulation of willed body programs, non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, and anatomical facilities, and the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; requiring registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.