Tex. Occ. Code § 651.256

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 651.256 - Examinations Required for Embalmer's License

The commission shall administer or arrange for the administration of:

(1) a written professionally prepared examination on:

(A) the anatomy of the human body, including:

(i) the cavities of the human body; and

(ii) the arterial and venous system of the human body;

(B) blood and discoloration;

(C) bacteriology and hygiene;

(D) pathology;

(E) chemistry and embalming;

(F) arterial and cavity embalming;

(G) restorative art;

(H) disinfecting;

(I) embalming special cases;

(J) contagious and infectious diseases;

(K) mortuary management;

(L) care, preservation, transportation, and disposition of dead human bodies;

(M) sanitary science; and

(N) other subjects that may be taught in a recognized school or college of mortuary science; and

(2) a written examination developed by the commission or developed for the commission by contract on:

(A) laws applicable to vital statistics pertaining to dead human bodies; and

(B) local and state rules and laws relating to the care and disposition of dead human bodies.

Tex. Occ. Code § 651.256

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.