| (1) TFSC, DOB, and TDI will continue to provide consumers with the brochure entitled "Facts About Funerals" developed by TFSC (in Spanish and in English). DOB will continue to provide consumers with information on its website in accordance with Finance Code, §154.132, including the informational brochure developed in accordance with Finance Code, §154.131. (2) DOB, TDI, and TFSC will maintain their toll-free numbers. (3) TFSC, DOB, and TDI, as state agencies, are subject to the Public Information Act, Government Code, Chapter 552. Upon written request, the three agencies will provide consumers with public information which is not exempt from disclosure under that Act. As noted in the preamble to this JMOU, the agencies may, where not statutorily prohibited, exchange information necessary to fulfill their statutory responsibilities among each other, without making such information public information under the Public Information Act. (g) Administrative penalties each agency imposes for violations. (1) Texas Funeral Service Commission. The TFSC may impose an administrative penalty, issue a reprimand, or revoke, suspend, or place on probation any licensee who violates Finance Code, Chapter 154. TFSC administrative penalties vary based on the violation; TFSC sanctions are imposed under Occupations Code, Chapter 651. (2) Texas Department of Banking. DOB administrative penalties vary based on the violation; DOB sanctions are imposed under Finance Code, Chapter 154. (3) Texas Department of Insurance. TDI administrative penalties vary based on the violation; TDI sanctions are imposed under Insurance Code, Chapter 82. |
| Source Note: The provisions of this §25.22 adopted to be effective September 21, 1993, 18 TexReg 5977; amended to be effective July 11, 2002, 27 TexReg 5963; amended to be effective September 8, 2011, 36 TexReg 5668 |
