Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 651.455 - False or Misleading Statements Regarding Funeral Merchandise or Funeral, Cemetery, or Crematory Services(a) A person violates this chapter if the person uses a statement that misleads or deceives the public, including a fraudulent statement or any other type of a false or misleading statement regarding:(1) a legal, religious, or cemetery requirement for funeral merchandise or funeral, cemetery, or crematory services;(2) the preservative qualities of funeral merchandise or funeral, cemetery, or crematory services in preventing or substantially delaying natural decomposition of human remains;(3) the airtight or watertight properties of a casket or outer enclosure;(4) the licenses held by the personnel in the operation of the cemetery, crematory, or funeral establishment; or(5) an activity regulated under this chapter, including the sale of funeral-related goods or services.(b) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 562, Sec. 42(3).Amended By Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 562, Sec. 26, 42, eff. 9/1/2003.Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 682, Sec. 1.27, eff. 9/1/2001 Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.