HB 1788
AN ACT relating to continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Requires barbers and cosmetologists to complete continuing education training on identifying and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation will develop rules mandating these educational requirements for licensed professionals in these fields. By September 1, 2025, barbers and cosmetologists will need to include this specialized training as part of their ongoing professional education to maintain their licenses.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on identifying and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter G, Chapter 1603, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Section 1603.302 to read as follows: Sec. 1603.302. CONTINUING EDUCATION REGARDING SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. The commission shall adopt rules requiring a license holder to complete continuing education on identifying and assisting victims of: SECTION 2. As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Act, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation shall adopt the rules required by Section 1603.302, Occupations Code, as SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on
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