Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Funeral Service Commission, Texas*

7 Members - Term: 6 Years

General Information

Agency #: 513 1801 Congress AvenueSuite 11.800Austin, TX 78701

(512) 936-2474
(512) 479-5064
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Members

Office	Office Holder	Hometown / Term Ends
Presiding Officer	Eric Opiela	Austin, 02-01-2031
Assistant Presiding Officer	Jonathan Scepanski	McAllen, 02-01-2031
Board Member(s)	Larry Allen	Mesquite, 02-01-2027
	Ivan A. Andarza	Austin, 02-01-2029
	Tim Brown	McAllen, 02-01-2027
	Jay P. Carnes	Texas City, 02-01-2029
	Salvador "Sal" Perches, Jr.	El Paso, 02-01-2031

Staff

Office	Office Holder	Phone / Fax
Interim Executive Director	Maria Haynes	(512) 936-2474
Legal Assistant/Public Information Officer	Mandi Villarreal Salvo	(512) 936-2474
Licensing Supervisor	Vicki Skiff	(512) 936-2474

Notes

The commission establishes standards to license funeral directors and embalmers, examines applicants and issues appropriate licenses, and regulates cemetery and crematory services.

* Subject to the Texas Sunset Act; will be reviewed in 2031.