SB 2696

relating to the regulation of the performance of advanced cosmetic
procedures; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Subtitle C, Title 3, Occupations Code, is
amended by adding Chapter 207 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 207.  ADVANCED COSMETIC PROCEDURE LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 207.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Advanced cosmetic procedure" means a nonsurgical
(A)  the injection of a prescription or other
substance for a cosmetic purpose;
(B)  a cosmetic treatment that pierces through,
scrapes, or damages the dermis; and
(C)  the use for a cosmetic purpose of a device as
(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission of
(3)  "Department" means the Texas Department of
(4)  "Physician" has the meaning assigned by Section
Sec. 207.002.  APPLICABILITY.  A person is not required to
hold a license under this chapter if the person is a licensed health
care worker acting within the scope of the person's license.
SUBCHAPTER B.  POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 207.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The department
SUBCHAPTER C.  LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 207.201.  LICENSE REQUIRED.  A person may not perform or
attempt to perform an advanced cosmetic procedure unless the person
holds a license issued under this chapter.
Sec. 207.202.  LICENSE APPLICATION.  An applicant for a
license under this chapter must apply to the department on a form
and in the manner prescribed by the department, accompanied by:
(1)  evidence that the applicant:
(A)  is at least 18 years of age; and
(B)  has successfully completed:
(i)  training the commission approves under
(ii)  the examination developed and
administered by the department under Section 207.204;
(2)  any other information required by the department,
including sworn statements relating to the applicant's background
(3)  a fee in the amount set by the commission.
Sec. 207.203.  TRAINING.  The commission shall approve a
course consisting of training in advanced cosmetic procedures for a
Sec. 207.204.  EXAMINATION.  The department shall develop
and administer an examination for a license applicant under this
chapter that consists of a written component and a practical
SUBCHAPTER D.  PRACTICE BY LICENSE HOLDER
Sec. 207.301.  AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.  A license issued
(1)  authorizes the license holder to perform only
advanced cosmetic procedures; and
(2)  does not authorize the license holder to diagnose,
treat, or offer to treat any client for any illness, disease, or
Sec. 207.302.  DISCLOSURE REQUIRED.  The holder of a license
issued under this chapter shall specifically disclose in writing to
each client and prospective client the activities the license
holder is authorized and not authorized to perform under the
license, as described by Section 207.301.
Sec. 207.303.  ONSITE SUPERVISION.  The holder of a license
issued under this chapter, practicing under the written protocol of
a consulting physician, may perform an advanced cosmetic procedure
without the physician's onsite supervision.
SECTION 2.  (a)  Not later than December 1, 2025, the Texas
Commission of Licensing and Regulation shall adopt the rules,
forms, and fees necessary to administer Chapter 207, Occupations
(b)  Not later than March 1, 2026, the Texas Commission of
Licensing and Regulation shall:
(1)  approve the training required under Section
207.203, Occupations Code, as added by this Act; and
(2)  develop the examination required under Section
207.204, Occupations Code, as added by this Act.
SECTION 3.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this
section, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
(b)  Section 207.201, Occupations Code, as added by this Act,