Texas Administrative Code
Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS
Part 10 - TEXAS FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION
Chapter 203 - LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT-SPECIFIC SUBSTANTIVE RULES
Subchapter B - DUTIES OF A FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT/LICENSEE
Section 203.27 - Identification of Person Responsible for Making Arrangements

Prior to discussing funeral arrangements, a funeral director should ask the person his/her relationship to the decedent to ensure the right to control disposition priority as outlined by Health and Safety Code, § 711.002(a) is followed. If possible, the person should acknowledge his/her right to control disposition in writing. A funeral director or establishment may not be held liable if the person falsely represents he/she is the person entitled to control the disposition of the decedent.