TFSC News & Things to Know

TFSC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUNERAL PRACTITIONERS DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK

TFSC PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

By law, the Commission may review its rules every four years. Since the last major rule review was completed in 2019, the agency will be reviewing its rules before Spring 2023 through a series of five stakeholders meetings.

The rules were published in the July 26, 2019 edition of the Texas Register at TexReg 3760-3777 and at Tex.Reg. Graphics for the updated penatly schedule. The propsosed amendments were open for public comment for 30 days. Commissioners will consider finally adopting the rules at the September 10, 2019 Commission meeting.

DSHS FETAL DEATH REPORTING TRAINING

Starting on August 1, 2019, Fetal Deaths will be able to be reported using the Electronic system, TxEVER. Previously, this was a manual/paper process. DSHS will be offering training on fetal death training reporting in July via webinars and conference calls. Look to the TxEVER page for more information.

NEWS FROM THE TFSC

The TFSC has developed an email notification system to notify licensees and stakeholders of important and time-sensitive information. If you would like to be added to the distribution list please click here.

INVOCATION POLICY

The Commission's Invocation Policy authorizes a licensee in good standing to deliver the Invocation at Commission meetings. See the Executive Director's letter for further information.

REACHING TFSC STAFF

At this time, due to Covid-19, all staff will be telecommuting until further notice. You may send an email to the specific person you are trying to reach as they will be checking emails daily. You can find all email information to all staff on our Staff Contacts page.

The agency has two people responsible for answering the phone. If those two people are on the phone or away from their desks, the call then transfers to the agency voice mail. If you are having a problem reaching staff or not having your phone calls returned, please email the Executive Director for assistance.

The TFSC does not staff the online renewal center and online help-desk. The HPC help-desk states it can take multiple days to respond to a help ticket, especially near the end of the month. The help-desk only responds to emailed help requests. TFSC licensing staff is able to help with resetting passwords or emails for the online renewal system. Contact Angie Pena at angie@tfsc.texas.gov for assistance.

A person can also send an email to any of TFSC staff. All direct lines and email addresses are on the Staff Contacts page.

OPEN MEETINGS

The TFSC meets quarterly. Meetings are held in Austin, Texas, at the Hobby Building. Once posted, TFSC meeting agendas may be found by clicking on the following website: Texas Secretary of State Open Meetings. Type in Texas Funeral Service Commission in the “Agency Name” field and hit “Find.”

01-19-21 Agenda

Upcoming meetings are scheduled as follows (subject to change):

January 19, 2021
April 20, 2021
July 20, 2021
October 19, 2021
January 18, 2022

MEETING MINUTES

August 4, 2020 Approved Meeting Minutes

If you are intested in reviewing the minutes from previous Commission meetings, please contact the Executive Director.

TFSC FEE SCHEDULE (effective August 31, 2019)

Current Fee Schedule

ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY AND SANCTION SCHEDULE

Administrative Penalty and Sanction Schedule

JOB OPENINGS

All job openings at the Texas Funeral Service Commission are listed below. Individuals wanting to apply for a job with the Texas Funeral Service Commission may do so in two ways: go online to WorkInTexas enter the job posting ID number (listed below), build and complete an application and submit online, OR complete the State of Texas Employment Application and submit via: FAX to 512-479-5064, EMAIL to nikki@tfsc.texas.gov, or MAIL to 333 Guadalupe St. #2-110, Austin TX 78701.

To apply through Work In Texas click HERE

State of Texas Employment Application

The TFSC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and Smoke Free Agency. The TFSC's employment positions are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). TFSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.