Texas State Law Exam 1 questions 2023 with correct solutions

Prospective customer - - a consumer who enters a funeral establishment and inquires about a funeral service, cremation, or merchandise Purchase agreement - - a written statement that itemizes the cost of funeral services or merchandise selected by a customer from the retail price list Unit pricing - - a method of pricing that offers a discount to a purchaser who buys various funeral services and merchandise as a package How many members sit on the Texas Funeral Service Commission? (Facts) 7 members - 2 are Lic FD/E for at least 5yrs - 1 a registered cemetery owner/operator - 4 represent the public Who appoints the Commission? The Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate What is the purpose of the unlicensed Commissioners? To protect the public What is the eligibility of public members? - can NOT be married to a person in the FS business. - Be employed by a FH or manage one. - Nor receive any money from the commission. How long is a Commissioner's term and when does it expire? - 6 years staggered w/ 1/3 members expire on odd number years When can a Commissioner be removed? 1) FD/E license is revoked or suspended 2) Neglect of duty, fraud or dishonest 3) does not have OR keep the qualifications at the time of appointment 4) cannot perform their duties because of illness or disability 5) is absent for more than 1/2 of the regularly scheduled meetings unless there absences are excused by a majority vote How are the officers of the Commission appointed? - The Governor appoint 1 member, a 3 year term, - alternating btw public & non public members When and where does the Commission meet? - In Austin, TX - at least once each calendar quarter meets 4x's a year When are funeral related establishments inspected? - At least once every 2 years If a violation is found during an inspection when will the establishment be inspected? - Annually, until the violation has been corrected How much must a person pay to renew their license prior to expiration? - The renewal fee on or before expiration. How much must a person pay to renew a 90 day expired license? - 1.5 (1 1/2) times the renewal fee for 90 days or less How much must a person pay to renew a license that has been expired between 90 days, but less than a year? 2x's the fee A person whose license has been expired for more than 1yr must? 1) Retake and pass the exam 2) Pay 2 x's the renewal fee 3) Complete any continuing education requirements A person who was licensed in Texas, moved to another state and was licensed for 2 years in that state must do what to renew in Texas? - Pay 2 x's the renewal fee - no exams needed How long in advance must the Commission send notice of license expiration? - A written notice at least 30 days B4 the expiration date How may a person whose license was suspended renew the license? - Pay 2x's the renewal fee & any penalty What should Commission public brochures contain? 1) Explain matters relating to funerals 2) Describe the function of the commission 3) Procedure for filing and resolving a public complaint Where will the Commission brochures be avaliable? - Commission provide FH w/ the # of brochures needed, and make them available to public and state agencies. Who may practice funeral directing? - Only a licensed FD or a provisional or qualified mortuary student under the supervision and direction of a Lic FD Who may practice embalming? Only a licensed Emb or a provisional or qualified mortuary student under the supervision and direction of a Lic Emb What are the requirements for general licensing? 1) Be at least 18 2) Graduate from an accredited high school and/or mortuary school 3) OR has worked w/ a Lic FD/E for more than 1yr 4) complete the written examination An applicant may not be considered until they? - Complete ALL requirements and have a grade of 75 or higher on the written examination When will the commission issue a provisional license to another state's licensee? 1) Been lic;d w/ good standing FD/E for 2yrs 2) passed a national exam 3) is sponsored by a Lic person who will practice at the same time. When is the latest the commission can approve or deny a provisional license? - No later than the 2yr period if the results of the exam are not recevd How can a duplicate license be obtained? 1) must give an affidavit verifying: - the lost of the Lic - proof of ID -any supporting Doc 2) Lic will be reissued after payment and Doc's are recved.