Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 711.056
Pattern of Wilful Disregard

(a)

If after a hearing conducted as provided by Chapter 2001 (Administrative Procedure), Government Code, the trier of fact finds that a violation of this chapter or a rule of the Finance Commission of Texas establishes a pattern of wilful disregard for the requirements of this chapter or rules of the finance commission, the trier of fact may recommend to the commissioner that the maximum administrative penalty permitted under Section 711.055 (Enforcement by Commissioner) be imposed on the person committing the violation or that the commissioner cancel or not renew the person’s permit under Chapter 154 (Prepaid Funeral Services), Finance Code, if the person holds such a permit.

(b)

For the purposes of this section, violations corrected as provided by Section 711.055 (Enforcement by Commissioner) may be included in determining whether a pattern of wilful disregard for the requirements of this chapter or rules of the finance commission exists.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 562, Sec. 35, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 220 (H.B. 52), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 71 (S.B. 1402), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 20 (S.B. 614), Sec. 42, eff. September 1, 2019.

Source: Section 711.056 — Pattern of Wilful Disregard, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­711.­htm#711.­056 (accessed May 26, 2025).

711.001
Definitions 711.002
Disposition of Remains 711.003
Records of Interment 711.004
Removal of Remains 711.007
Nuisance 711.008
Location of Cemetery 711.009
Authority of Cemetery Keeper 711.010
Abandoned, Unknown, or Unverified Cemetery 711.011
Filing Record of Unknown or Abandoned Cemetery 711.012
Rules 711.021
Formation of Corporation to Maintain and Operate Cemetery 711.022
Formation of Nonprofit Cemetery Corporation by Plot Owners 711.023
Rights of Plot Owners in Cemetery Operated by Nonprofit Cemetery Corporation 711.024
Authority of Nonprofit Cemetery Corporation 711.031
Rules 711.032
Discrimination by Race, Color, or National Origin Prohibited 711.033
Property Acquisition by Cemetery Organization 711.034
Dedication 711.035
Effect of Dedication 711.036
Removal of Dedication 711.037
Lien Against Cemetery Property 711.038
Sale of Plots by Cemetery Organizations 711.039
Rights of Interment in Plot 711.040
Multiple Owners of Plot 711.041
Access to Cemetery 711.042
Authority of Nonprofit Cemetery Organization 711.051
Enforcement by Attorney General 711.052
Criminal Penalties 711.053
Definition 711.054
Enforcement by Finance Commission of Texas 711.055
Enforcement by Commissioner 711.056
Pattern of Wilful Disregard 711.057
Emergency Order 711.058
Restitution 711.059
Seizure of Accounts and Records 711.061
Requirements for Lawn Crypts 711.063
Construction 711.064
Contract Disclosures 711.081
Definitions 711.082
Administration 711.083
Records 711.084
Examination Fee 711.0105
Method of Removal of Remains 711.0111
Notice of Unverified Cemetery 711.0381
Sale or Resale of Plots by Certain Persons 711.0395
Multiple Interments in Same Plot 711.0515
Enforcement by Attorney General 711.0521
Access to Cemeteries
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May 26, 2025

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