Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3945

Caption

Relating to the membership of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.

Impact

The bill is significant as it not only modifies the number of required professional members on the Texas Funeral Service Commission but also emphasizes a balance between professional and public representation. By reducing the number of licensure-related appointments, the bill aims to foster a more consumer-oriented approach within the commission. This shift could lead to enhanced consumer protection practices, aligning the commission's operations more closely with public interests while ensuring qualified individuals still comprise the commission.

Summary

House Bill 3945 proposes amendments to the composition and appointment process of the Texas Funeral Service Commission. The bill aims to replace the current requirement of having two members who are licensed as both an embalmer and a funeral director with one such member. This change is intended to streamline the commission's membership and provide a more diverse representation of public interests alongside industry expertise. In addition to the specified licensed professionals, the bill maintains that four members representing public interests shall not be regulated under the chapter, ensuring that consumer perspectives are adequately considered in the commission's decisions.

Contention

While the bill appears to have support regarding its intent to enhance consumer protection, there might be contention surrounding the reduction of licensed professionals in the commission. Stakeholders within the funeral services industry could express concerns that lowering the number of licensed professionals may undermine the expertise within the commission that is essential for nuanced decision-making on regulatory issues affecting the industry. Balancing professional representation with public interest representation will be crucial to the bill's acceptance among various stakeholders.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1698

Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.

TX HB3888

Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.

TX HB101

Relating to the membership of the Texas Transportation Commission.

TX HB2342

Relating to a limitation on certain civil actions brought against persons licensed by the Texas Funeral Service Commission.

TX HB4286

Relating to the qualifications and term of the presiding officer of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.

TX HB4115

Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.

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.

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 HB4611

Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the health and human services laws governing the Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid, and other social services.

TX HB1530

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.