Final Disposition

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

"...had a more troubled history than the Texas Funeral Service Commission, whose mission is to regulate the industry by..."

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

"...year. But in the case of the Texas Funeral Service Commission, and their decision to spend $1,000 in an..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Robert Bryce

SCI, Funeral Board Make Nice

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

"...most of the last five years, the Texas Funeral Service Commission has been battling with the world's largest funeral..."

Oct. 15, 2004 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.

"...May, the former executive director of the Texas Funeral Service Commission; the suit alleges that Bush and others who..."

Jan. 26, 2001 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.

"...apparent influence-buying scandal involves testimony by former Texas Funeral Service Commission chairman Dick McNeil, who says that he spoke..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

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

"...Last Friday, attorneys representing former Texas Funeral Service Commission executive director Eliza May added Bush as a..."

April 21, 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.

"...For 19 months, the Texas Funeral Service Commission has been waiting to adjudicate a pending $445,000..."

April 7, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the best bargains in town: the Capital Metro direct service from the new airport to downtown and the University..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature

The Consolidators

Four funeral home giants gobble 20% of the U.S. business.

"...Service Corporation International Home: Houston Operates in seven countries Owns..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature

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.

"...The Texas Funeral Service Commission has apparently dismissed a pending $2,000 fine against..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

A Grave Injustice

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

"...and both are having difficulties with the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC). But to hear Bill tell it, he..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Off The Desk:

"...Bush spoke Spanish: 2 Media Outlets: 78 (including an international contingent that included press from Japanese television and newspapers,..."

March 12, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

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

July 16, 1999 News Feature

Grave Matters

The Cost of the Longest Vacation You'll Ever Take

"...your final nest. Add in the cost of funeral services, a casket and tombstone, then you'll find at least..."

March 28, 1997 News Feature by Karl Pallmeyer

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...nice if the city agrees to sell wholesale water/wastewater service to his Spillar Ranch, a 1,000-plus acre expanse just..."

Aug. 20, 1999 News Feature

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...Bush also lied about his service in the Texas National Guard. He wrote in his..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Secrets of the Trade

"...press officer, Ted Delisi, sells mailing lists and direct-mail services to the Bush presidential campaign. Former Austin American-Statesman reporter..."

Sept. 24, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Stumbling Ahead

"...Although Service Corporation International (SCI) was largely responsible for the events..."

Sept. 17, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Burying the Past

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

"...It's been a tumultuous week for the Texas Funeral Service Commission. On Monday, Travis County District Court Judge John..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...whistle-blower Eliza May,the former director of the Texas Funeral Service Commission. On Tuesday, Dona Hamilton of the Attorney General's..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature

Death Be Not Cheap

Austin's Largest Death Care Provider May Not Provide Best Deal

"...has become an increasingly cut-throat business where profits, not service, are the barometer of success. And while most funeral..."

March 28, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

May Declares for Place 2

Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce prez files to replace Alvarez

"...she is the former director of the Texas Funeral Service Commission who filed a 1999 lawsuit – against then-Gov...."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

News Shorts

"...about the "Funeralgate" litigation, in which former Texas Funeral Service Commission Executive Director Eliza May sued the state for..."

Sept. 7, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Plot Thickens

Funeral Scandal Is a Real Scene Stealer

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

May 5, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

SCI: One Foot in the Grave?

"...a near-death experience. Once a darling of Wall Street, Service Corporation International is being hammered by a stock market..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

SCI on the Skids

"...Forget Eliza May. Service Corporation International has bigger worries. Last Friday, the funeral..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Cracks in the Veneer

"...whistle-blower lawsuit against the state and funeral home operators Service Corporation International. Nine times he was asked questions about..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature

On The Lege

Religious Rights

"...Chisum's HB 328, which would also allow Child Protective Services workers to interrogate prospective adopters or foster parents about..."

May 7, 1999 News Column

Blowing the Whistle

"...the state is the result of a Texas Funeral Service Commission investigation into Service Corporation International's embalming operations. SCI,..."

March 26, 1999 News Feature

Between the Lines

"...-- while Waltrip, the glowering colossus that heads Houston-based Service Corporation International, would have sat behind his massive desk,..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Books Review

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