Texas State Law Exam 1

16 Texas State Law Exam 1 1.Prospective customer - ANS a consumer who enters a funeral establishment and inquires about a funeral service, cremation, or merchandise 2.Purchase agreement - ANS a written statement that itemizes the cost of funeral services or merchandise selected by a customer from the retail price list 3.Unit pricing - ANS a method of pricing that offers a discount to a purchaser who buys various funeral services and merchandise as a package 4.How many members sit on the Texas Funeral Service Commission?ANS 7 5.Who appoints the Commission?ANS The Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate 6.How many members of the commission are funeral directors/embalmers, and how long must have they beed licensed?ANS 2, for 5 years each 1 / 3

16 7.How many members of the commission are owners of a cemetery?ANS 1 8.How many members of the Commission are not licensed?ANS 4 9.What is the purpose of the unlicensed Commissioners?ANS To protect the public 10.How long is a Commissioner's term?ANS 6 years 11.When does a Commissioner's term expire?ANS 1/3 of the Commissioner's terms expire each odd numbered year 12.How many terms may a Commissioner serve?ANS No more than 1 full term 13.When can a Commissioner be removed?ANS 1)If their funeral directing or em- balming license is revoked or suspended 2)Neglect of duty, incompetence, or fraudulent or dishonest conduct 3)does not have the qualifications as stated at the time of appointment 4)cannot perform their duties because of illness or disability 5)is absent for more than half of the regularly scheduled meetings unless ther absences are excused by a majority vote 14.How is the President of the Commission appointed? 2 / 3

16 ANS The Governer appoints him or her for a 3 year term, alternating between public and nonpublic members 15.When and where does the Commission meet?ANS In Austin, at least once each calendar quarter 16.When are funeral establishments inspected?ANS At least once every 2 years 17.If a violation is found during an inspection when will the establishment be inspected?ANS Annually, until the violation has been corrected 18.How much must a person pay to renew their license prior to expiration?ANS - The renewal fee 19.How much must a person pay to renew a 90 day expired license?ANS 1.5 (1 1/2) times the renewal fee 20.How much must a person pay to renew a license that has been expired between 90 days, but less than a year?ANS 2 times the renewal fee