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Former TFSC Counsel Responds

"...former General Counsel for the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC) for approximately two years, I must correct some inaccurate..."

April 9, 1999 Column

Funeralgate Hits Texas

What Did Bush Know?

"...six-page letter complains vociferously about a surprise inspection that TFSC employees made on April 10, 1998, at two SCI..."

July 9, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

A Pattern of Intimidation? or Just Business?

"...history. The battle between the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC) and Houston-based SCI has since grown to include several..."

July 9, 1999 News Feature

A Grave Injustice

Small Houston funeral home operator claims state agency is coming down hard on him while going easy on funeral giant SCI.

"...are having difficulties with the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC). But to hear Bill tell it, he is not..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Buried in Scandal

SCI and the Money Trail

"...was denied its rights of due process during the TFSC's investigation into the company's embalming practices. While those charges..."

March 26, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Plot Thickens

Funeral Scandal Is a Real Scene Stealer

"...the past 18 months, the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC) has seen more bizarre plot changes than Melrose Place...."

May 5, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Final Disposition

The beleaguered Texas Funeral Service Commission once again finds itself mired in controversy

"...professional standards and ethical conduct." For various reasons, the TFSC has had persistent and ongoing problems pursuing that mission...."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Circling the Hearses

State funeral regulators are dancing to the undertakers' tune – and that's bad news for consumers

"...The TFSC's declared mission is "to protect the public from deceptive..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Evidence Buried?

Checkered Past

"...A rundown of the TFSC's history demonstrates that the agency is no stranger to..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

A Profitable Undertaker

"...Waltrip made sure their voices were heard at the TFSC, as well. May's lawsuit points out that two of..."

July 9, 1999 News Feature

Burying the Past

Judge rules that George W. Bush doesn't have to testify in whistleblower lawsuit.

"...whistle-blower lawsuit against the agency. On Tuesday, the old TFSC board was dismissed. On Wednesday, the new board, headed..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The D.A.'s Dodge

"...Who removed files from the TFSC offices relating to the agency's investigation of SCI? Sources..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Last Friday, attorneys representing former Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC) executive director Eliza May subpoenaed Gov. George W. Bush..."

July 16, 1999 News Feature

Embalming for Dollars

Mum on Procedure

"...it is not required to do so, but the TFSC disagrees. Federal Trade Commission rules require funeral homes to..."

July 9, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

SCI, Funeral Board Make Nice

The 'death-care' giant and its state nemesis are now on the same side

"...side – and their position is not pro-consumer. The TFSC recently filed an amicus curiae brief that could help..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Former TFSC head Dick McNeil testifies that he talked to Governor George W. Bush about the ongoing investigation into funeral giant SCI, a statement that contradicts Bush's sworn testimony on the matter.

"...1999, which says he had "no conversations" with any TFSC officials about the agency's investigation into SCI, which is..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

George W. Bush may have to testify in the influence-buying scandal known as Funeralgate, if attorneys for whistleblower Eliza May manage to convince a state court.

"...want to ask Bush about his conversations with former TFSC chairman Dick McNeil, who has testified that he talked..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

The Texas Funeral Services Commisison apparently has dismissed a fine against the funeral home that botched the embalming of slain TV anchorman Tres Hood.

"...Horany said last Wednesday, June 21, shortly after the TFSC conducted a hearing with SCI's attorneys. The embattled agency..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

The embattled Texas Funeral Service Commission, which says it can't find much of the evidence in its case against funeral giant Service Corporation International, sends the case to the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

"...SCI to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. The TFSC -- which has been in disarray since the early..."

April 7, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

On The Lege

Religious Rights

"...The status of the TFSC has been the subject of sharp debate in recent..."

May 7, 1999 News Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...about an investigation that the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC) was doing into the company's activities...."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature

Rape Kit Backlog Cleared: Now What?

Advocates still uncertain of what’s being done with the results

"...reviewing the lab's operations. Forensic notes that APD notified TFSC of the contamination issues after being alerted by the..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Naked City

George W. Bush is named as a defendant in Texas Funeral Services Commission whistleblower Eliza May's lawsuit against the state.

"...that she was fired from her job at the TFSC last year because she was investigating SCI, which had..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

On The Lege

School-Choice Choices

"...has the agency in his crosshairs. He says the TFSC has "all the symptoms of an agency that couldn't..."

March 26, 1999 News Column

Innocent Man Put to Death?

Report questions forensic science that led to possibly innocent man's execution

"...with his wife) suggests he was in fact guilty. TFSC member Samuel Bassett said that the commission plans to..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Birdshot Blunders

White House turns what could have been a forgivable hunting accident into suspicious cover-up, replete with excuses, denials, and, of course, no apologies

"...is largely credited with restoring consumer confidence in the TFSC, a scandal-ridden agency when former Gov. Bush (caught up..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...took over the agency's day-to-day affairs. But next month, TFSC chair Harry Whittington will head to the governor's mansion..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

Secrets of the Trade

"...the agency. And now, Rylander's employees are running the TFSC while the agency tries to recover from the disastrous..."

Sept. 24, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Stumbling Ahead

"...made it clear that he plans to make the TFSC more consumer-friendly. "For the first time in its history,..."

Sept. 17, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Cracks in the Veneer

"...his responses, he called the lawsuit brought by former TFSC executive director Eliza May "frivolous." By the time he..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature

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