TITLE 22.EXAMINING BOARDS

Part 4. TEXAS COSMETOLOGY COMMISSION

Chapter 89. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

22 TAC §89.5

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts amendments to §89.5, relating to the fees charged for various licenses issued by the Commission and concerning the timeframes within which licensees must notify the Commission of a change of address. The Commission adopts the amendments without changes to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 15) and the text will not be republished.

The amendments codifies the fees charged for an initial school license and for renewal of school licenses, thus ensuring that the rules accurately reflect the fees charged by the Commission. The amendments also lengthen the time in which individual licensees must notify the Commission of a change of address from 10 days to 30 days, thus enabling licensees to have a more reasonable amount of time to contact the Commission with information concerning their change of address after transitioning to another location.

No comments were received regarding adoption of these amendments.

The amendment to §89.5(a)(5) is adopted pursuant to §1602.154 of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the Commission by rule to set fees, including renewal fees, for licenses and certificates issued under chapter 1602. The commission has authority to issue such licenses and certificates pursuant to §1602.303 relating to private beauty culture school licenses, and §1602.352 relating to the renewal of licenses issued under the Act. Section 1602.154 authorizes the commission to set fees in amounts reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of administering chapter 1602.

The amendment is adopted pursuant to §1601.151 of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the Commission to adopt rules consistent with Chapter 1602 in order to implement the provisions of that chapter.

The statutes affected by these amendments are §1602.303 and §1602.352 of the Texas Occupations Code.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301367

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


22 TAC §89.8

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts an amendment to §89.8, concerning registration of students with the Commission for purposes of applying for a student permit. The Commission adopts the amendment without changes to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 16) and the text will not be republished.

Section 89.8 specifies the documentation required to be submitted to the Commission once a student has enrolled in a school of cosmetology, and specifies the deadlines for submission of such documents in order to obtain credit for hours accrued. The amendment to §89.8(a) removes the requirement that the student's enrollment contract be submitted to the Commission along with his or her registration form, thus removing cumbersome documentation requirements which serve limited informational value.

No comments were received regarding adoption of this amendment.

The amendment is adopted pursuant to §1602.151 of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the commission to adopt rules consistent with Chapter 1602 in order to implement the provisions of that chapter.

This amendment implements §1602.266 of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the commission to require students enrolled in a cosmetology school to obtain a student permit from the commission.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301368

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


22 TAC §89.9

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts an amendment to §89.9, concerning the display by a school of the student permits of its students in one album. The Commission adopts the amendment without changes to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 17) and the text will not be republished.

Section 89.9 requires that student permits of students enrolled in a school be kept in alphabetical order in an album in the school. The amendment changes the requirement of keeping the permits in alphabetical order from a mandatory to a preferred method, thus avoiding the issuance of violations to schools for overly technical requirements with regard to the display of permits of enrolled students by the school. It is preferred that schools alphabetize the student permits in the album in order that commission inspectors will be able to easily review enrollment and other records upon inspection. However, it is recognized that there are times when, by mere chance, an inspection will occur prior to the school having an opportunity to update the album alphabetically with the student permits recently received from the commission.

No comments were received regarding adoption of this amendment.

The amendment is adopted pursuant to §1602.151 of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the commission to adopt rules consistent with Chapter 1602 in order to implement the provisions of that chapter.

The amendment implements §1602.266(a) governing the display of student permits by a school.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301369

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


22 TAC §89.11

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts amendments to §89.11, relating to the daily attendance register of students in a cosmetology school. The Commission adopts the amendments without changes to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 17) and the text will not be republished.

Section 89.11 governs the tracking of daily attendance of students by cosmetology schools, including requiring that students clock out in certain instances where they leave the instructional facility, and including supervision requirements in the event instruction occurs outside the approved facility. The amendments to §89.11(a)(4) clarify that students are required to clock out when they leave the approved instructional facility for smoke breaks. The amendments will better assure that students who are clocked in and accruing instructional time do not vacate the premises for extended periods of time. The amendment will strengthen the commission's ability to ensure that hours credited to a student's record accurately reflects the instructional education they have received.

The amendments further clarify that, in instances where instruction occurs on campus, but outside the commission-approved facility, students must be under the supervision of a licensed instructor, thus establishing consistency between the language of this rule and the language of other rules in Chapter 89 which require supervision of a licensed instructor in order for a student to receive credit for hours accrued. The amendment does not represent a substantive change since subsection §89.11(a)(4)(C) already requires the presence of a licensed instructor during all activities included in that rule and §89.4 already requires supervision by a licensed instructor in order to obtain credit for instructional hours accrued. However, clarification of the language by this amendment will maintain consistency within the language of the rule and avoid any suggestion that supervision by a non-licensed instructor (e.g. student instructor) is sufficient.

No comments were received regarding adoption of these amendments.

The amendments are adopted pursuant to §1602.151 of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the commission to adopt rules consistent with Chapter 1602 of the Code in order to implement the provisions of that chapter. Section 1602.151(a) also specifically authorizes the commission to prescribe the number of hours in each subject required to be taught in both private and public cosmetology schools.

The amendments implement §1602.451 which requires the holder of a private beauty culture school license to maintain a daily record of student attendance. The amendments also affect §1602.454 which requires a school to certify to the commission the number of hours accrued by students and §1602.551 which authorizes a commission inspector to verify a cosmetology school's compliance with state statutes and commission rules.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301370

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


22 TAC §89.15

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts amendments to §89.15, concerning authorization of various instructors licensed by the Texas Cosmetology Commission. The Commission adopts the amendments with changes to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 18) and the text will be republished. The change in the adopted text substitutes the word "corporations" for the word "corporation" in the last sentence of subsection (l) of the proposed amended text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register . This change is merely a grammatical correction.

Subsections 89.15 (a), (b), and (c) currently authorize cosmetology and specialty instructors licensed by the commission to instruct in private cosmetology schools and programs. The amendments make clear that the school in which the licensee instructs must be a school or program approved by the Texas Cosmetology Commission. The amendments further clarify that such licensees are authorized to instruct in any commission-approved cosmetology school or program, whether public or private. The amendments ensure that the rules accurately reflect the practices and understanding of the commission and the industry. The amendments do not represent a substantive change in practice of the agency or the industry since persons obtaining an instructor's license from the commission have always been viewed as being authorized to instruct in either private or public schools, as is contemplated by §1602.251 of the Texas Occupations Code. Likewise, both private and public schools have always been required to be approved by the Texas Cosmetology Commission in order to operate.

No comments were received regarding adoption of these amendments.

The amendments are adopted pursuant to §1602.151 which authorizes the commission to adopt rules consistent with Chapter 1602 of the Texas Occupations Code in order to implement the provisions of that chapter.

The amendments implement §1602.251(b) and (c) of the Texas Occupations Code governing the licensure requirements of cosmetology instructors in Texas and the facilities within which they may instruct, in conjunction with §1602.151(a)(1), §1602.301, §1602.303 and §1602.304 of that Code governing the licensure and inspection requirements of public and private school facilities.

§89.15.Definitions of License Authorizations.

(a) Cosmetology Instructor License. A cosmetology instructor license authorizes the holder to instruct in any Texas Cosmetology Commission approved cosmetology school or program, and practice all phases of cosmetology in a beauty salon and any of the specialties in a licensed specialty salon. A current photograph approximately 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches of the licensee shall be attached to the front of the license.

(b) Manicure Specialty Instructor License. A Manicure Specialty Instructor license authorizes the holder to instruct manicuring in any Texas Cosmetology Commission approved cosmetology school, or program, and practice all phases of manicuring in a beauty salon or a licensed specialty salon. A current photograph approximately 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches of the licensee shall be attached to the front of the license.

(c) Facial Specialty Instructor License. A Facial Specialty Instructor license authorizes the holder to instruct facials in any phase of a Texas Cosmetology Commission approved cosmetology school, or program, and practice all phases of the application of Facial cosmetics, manipulations, eye tabbing, arches, lash and brow tints, and the temporary removal of superfluous hair by the use of depilatory, mechanical tweezers, or wax in a beauty salon and in a licensed specialty salon. A current photograph approximately 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches of the licensee shall be attached to the front of the license.

(d) Cosmetologist. A cosmetologist (operator) license authorizes the holder to practice all phases of cosmetology in a beauty salon or any specialties in a specialty salon. A current photograph of the licensee approximately 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches shall be attached to the front of the license.

(e) Wig Specialist. A Wig Specialist certificate authorizes the holder to practice wiggery, or perform eye tabbing in a beauty or specialty salon. A current photograph of the licensee approximately 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches shall be attached to the front of the license.

(f) Manicurist. A manicurist license authorizes the holder to practice manicuring and pedicuring in a licensed beauty or specialty salon. A manicurist shall not treat or remove calluses, soft calluses, or ingrown nails. A current photograph of the licensee approximately 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches shall be attached to the front of the license.

(g) Shampoo/Conditioning Specialist. A shampoo specialist certificate authorizes the holder to practice the art of shampooing, application of conditioners and rinses, scalp manipulation, and shampooing hair goods in a licensed beauty salon. A current photograph of the licensee approximately 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches shall be attached to the front of the certificate.

(h) Facial Specialist. A facial specialist license authorizes the holder to practice facial, application of facial cosmetics, manipulations, eye tabbing, arches, lash and brow tints, and the temporary removal of superfluous hair by the use of depilatory, mechanical tweezers, or wax in a licensed beauty or specialty salon. A current photograph of the licensee approximately 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches shall be attached to the front of the license.

(i) Hairweaving/Braiding Specialist. A hairweaving specialist certificate authorizes the holder to practice the art of hairweaving, braiding and extensions in a licensed beauty or specialty salon. A current photograph of the licensee approximately 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches shall be attached to the front of the certificate. No other service may be performed. To do so will lead to revocation of a specialty certificate.

(j) Temporary License. A current photograph of the licensee approximately 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches shall be attached to the front of the license.

(k) Student Permit. A current photograph of the licensee approximately 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches shall be attached to the front of the permit.

(l) Corporate License or Permit Application: General. Each corporate applicant for any license or permit must certify, before the license or permit is issued, that its state franchise taxes are current. Corporations exempt from the payment of the franchise tax and out-of-state corporations must certify that they are exempt and specify the reason.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301371

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


22 TAC §89.30

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts amendments to §89.30, concerning the application to take an examination for licensure in Texas. The Commission adopts the amendments with changes to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 20) and the text will be republished. The change in the adopted text substitutes the word "required" for the word "requires" in subsection (b)(2) of the proposed amended text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register . This change is merely a grammatical correction.

Section 89.30 describes the documentation necessary to be submitted to the commission in order to be scheduled for a licensure examination with the commission, and further describes the types of proof of identification which the commission will deem acceptable in order for an applicant to take the examination. The amendments to §89.30 specify that a high school identification card must be current to be accepted and adds language which will enable the commission to accept a government issued identification card other than a drivers' license, DPS identification card, military identification card, high school identification card, or resident alien card. These amendments will make it easier for examination applicants who do not have a drivers' license to comply with the requirements for proof of identification to take the examination, including applicants from other nations who may not have a resident alien card but do have a student visa or some other form of government issued identification.

The amendments further designate the current language of the rule as subsection (a) and add a new subsection (b), the language of which would require that the commission use a national testing service to provide the written portion of its current licensure examinations for those scheduled to take an examination on or after April 1, 2003. The new subsection also describes the procedures which an examination applicant must follow in order to be scheduled for the national examination as well as detail the cost of such examination. The transition to a written examination provided by a national testing service will result in the provision of a high quality written licensure examination that is legally defensible and validated by testing professionals and industry experts.

The agency received comments from one organization, the Texas Industrial Vocational Association. The Association expressed its support for a gradual transition from the previously administered written examination developed by the Commission to a national written examination provided by a national testing service. The Association expressed concern that establishing a transition date of April 1, 2003 would not allow the cosmetology educational industry sufficient time to realign its course materials in order to adequately prepare cosmetology students to pass the examination.

Although the position expressed by the Association is understood, the Commission believes that it is imperative that the agency begin administering a fully validated and legally defensible written examination as soon as possible as is required by state law. That stated, the Commission recognizes the challenges that any transition of this sort will present to the parties involved. However, the Commission believes that the preparation resources currently available to educators and potential examinees will sufficiently enable the parties to adapt in a timely manner to the new examination.

The amendments are adopted pursuant to §1602.151 and §1602.154 of the Texas Occupations Code which authorize the commission to adopt rules and set fees consistent with Chapter 1602 in order to implement the provisions of that chapter.

This amendment implements §1602.259 of the Texas Occupations Code concerning selection and administering of a written and practical examination.

§89.30.Examination Applications.

(a) Application for examination must be filed and processed and the examinee will be notified 10 days prior to his/her examination date. The examination application consists of the verification of the applicant's completion of the total hours and practical applications required, a statement that the agreed tuition and fees have been tendered, or arrangements made to tender the agreed tuition and fees, a current health certificate, not more than one year old, and a current photograph. A copy of the student permit and photograph must be posted in the school should the student continue to attend to accrue hours between the time of application and date scheduled for exam. The applicant for examination will be required to furnish a picture I.D. that includes the date of birth prior to the exam from one of the following: valid driver's license, a Texas Department of Public Safety identification card, a military identification card, a current high school identification card, a government issued identification card, or a resident alien card. No other proof will be accepted. Students holding dates scheduled for exam who do not appear without a seven-day notice to the commission of cancellation may be denied scheduling for at least 60 days.

(b) The commission shall contract with a national testing service to purchase the written portion of the examinations for licensure in the fields for which such written examinations are available.

(1) In order to be scheduled by the commission for examination on or after April 1, 2003, a separate application shall be submitted directly to the national testing service by the examination applicants which includes the applicant's name, social security number, permit or license number, language in which they wish the test to be provided, and whether they are taking the examination for the first time. The application to the national testing service shall include the correct fee and be made payable by money order, cashier's check, or certified check directly to the national testing service. No personal checks will be accepted. The fee is nonrefundable.

(2) In order to be scheduled for the examination, an applicant who either fails to appear for a scheduled examination, or is otherwise required to retake the examination, must forfeit previously paid fees and submit another application and testing service fee to the national testing service directly.

(3) The fee to be paid by examination applicants directly to the national testing service is as follows:

(A) $12.50 for a written test in English or Spanish

(B) $14.25 for a written test in Vietnamese

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301372

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


22 TAC §89.31

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts amendments to §89.31, concerning the scoring methods used to grade commission licensure examinations and concerning the performance required of students to pass commission licensure examinations. The Commission adopts the amendments without changes to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 21) and the text will not be republished.

The amendments specify that the practical examination and the written examination will be graded separately and a student will receive an individual score for each portion of the examination. The amendments further require that a student receive a score of 70% on the practical portion and 70% on the written portion in order to pass the examination. The amendments will ensure that persons who obtain a cosmetology or specialty license in Texas will have both a theoretical and practical expertise in the particular field for which they are licensed.

No comments were received regarding adoption of these amendments.

The amendments are adopted pursuant to §1602.151 of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the commission to adopt rules consistent with Chapter 1602 in order to implement the provisions of that chapter.

The amendment implements §1602.259 of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the commission to select, develop, and administer both a practical and written licensure examination.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301373

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: April 1, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


22 TAC §89.35

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts an amendment to §89.35, governing the uniform requirements for cosmetology school students, certain licensees and employees, and examination applicants. The Commission adopts the amendment without changes to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 21) and the text will not be republished.

The amendment adds an additional requirement to subsection (a) to require that cosmetology school students wear closed toe and heel shoes. The amendment will minimize sanitation concerns with respect to both students and customers, maximize safety, and promote an attitude of professionalism.

No comments were received regarding adoption of this amendment.

The amendment is adopted pursuant to §1602.151 of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the commission to adopt rules consistent with Chapter 1602 in order to implement the provisions of that chapter.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301374

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


22 TAC §89.39

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts amendments to §89.39, concerning the licensing and inspection requirements of new salons. The Commission adopts the amendments with changes to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 22) and the text will be republished. The changes in the adopted text insert the word "name" between the words "trade" and "of" in the last section of subsection (a) of the text of the proposed amended text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register , insert a semicolon (";") at the end of the phrase in subsection (c)(6)(C) of the proposed amended text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register , and insert a period (".") at the end of the phrase in subsection (c)(6)(D) of the proposed amended text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register . The first change corrects the language in the proposed amended text that inadvertently removed language the Commission did not intend to delete, and the other changes are merely grammatical corrections.

The amendment replaces language in subsection (b)(4) to allow for a required public restroom to be located in an adjoining property, thus making it more feasible and less costly for new salons to comply with commission public restroom requirements. The amendments further replace the technical numerical requirements for shampoo bowls in a salon with general language requiring a sufficient number of shampoo bowls, thus providing a more workable standard for new salons, particularly as relates to large salons with a large amount of work stations. Finally, the amendments clarify language in subsection (c)(6)(D) to avoid confusion concerning what type of dryer is sufficient for hairweaving/braiding salons.

No comments were received regarding adoption of these amendments.

The amendments are adopted pursuant to §1602.151(a) of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the commission to establish sanitation rules to prevent the spread of infectious or contagious diseases, and §1602.151(b) which authorizes the commission generally to adopt rules consistent with Chapter 1602 in order to implement the provisions of that chapter.

The amendments implement §1602.302 which authorizes the commission to establish the particular requisites for beauty shops.

§89.39.New Salon.

(a) License requirements: Before a beauty or specialty salon may open for business, the facility must obtain a license. The application and fees must be submitted to the Texas Cosmetology Commission at least 45 days in advance of the anticipated opening date. The facility must be inspected for approval as near to the opening date as possible. If the facility is licensed, pending the inspection the salon may be open until the final approval is granted. The facility will be given 10 work days to correct any deficiencies. No salon may advertise, practice, or attempt to practice under the name or trade name of another licensee under this Act.

(b) Requirements for all salons:

(1) Required floor space shall be a minimum of 150 square feet for the first licensee and not less than 30 square feet for each additional licensee. Dispensary, reception areas, restrooms, utility, heating and/or cooling facilities and retail floor space are not included as working floor space.

(2) Carpeting is not allowed except in reception or offices.

(3) A sink with hot and cold running water is required.

(4) A restroom must be made available to the public within the facility or on an adjoining property.

(5) An identifiable sign with the salon's name must be displayed.

(6) Closed container(s) for clean towels/linen.

(7) Partially closed container(s) for soiled towels/linen.

(8) One wet disinfectant soaking container.

(9) A minimum of one dry storage container.

(10) A minimum of one covered trash container.

(11) The salon must be properly ventilated with an exhaust fan or air filtering device extracting fumes and gases.

(12) No cosmetology establishment shall, in any manner, represent or permit representation to be made in its behalf that it is a barber shop, whether made by use of a display or device similar to a barber pole or otherwise. It may, however, advertise that services for males are available, with the exception of trimming and/or shaving beards or mustaches.

(13) Salon licenses will be issued as a specialty salon with the notion which specialty is being practiced.

(c) Additional requirements by specialty:

(1) Beauty Salon:

(A) one working station for each operator;

(B) one styling chair for each operator;

(C) an adequate or sufficient amount of shampoo bowls;

(D) one dryer for each operator.

(2) Manicure Salon:

(A) one manicure table with light for each manicurist

(B) one manicure stool for each manicurist

(C) one professional client chair for each manicure station

(3) Facial Salon:

(A) one facial couch/chair for each facialist

(B) one mirror for each facialist

(4) Manicure/Facial Salon:

(A) requirements for manicure salon, and

(B) requirements for facial salon

(5) Wig Salon

(A) mannequin table, station, or styling bar to accommodate a minimum of 10 hairpieces

(B) one wig dryer

(C) two canvas wig blocks

(6) Hairweaving/Braiding Salon:

(A) one work station for each hairweaver/braider

(B) one styling chair for each hairweaver/braider

(C) an adequate or sufficient amount of shampoo bowls;

(D) one chair dryer/handheld dryer for each three hairweaver/braiders

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301375

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


22 TAC §89.41

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts an amendment to §89.41, concerning the change of location of a salon or school. The Commission adopts the amendments with changes to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 22) and the text will be republished. The changes in the adopted text delete the word "as" from between the words "address" and "within" in subsection (a) of the text of the proposed amended rule as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register .

The amendments specify that a change of address of a salon or school must be reported within 30 days of relocation, thus establishing an unambiguous deadline that is more clearly verifiable by commission inspectors, and more workable in terms of insuring that inspectors can coordinate their inspections with the actual time when an establishment has opened for business in another location. The amendments also provide further clarity within the rule that re-inspections are required in all instances where a change of location of a school or salon is involved, thus conforming the language of the rule to already established agency practice.

No comments were received regarding adoption of these amendments.

The amendments are adopted pursuant to §1602.151 of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the commission to adopt rules consistent with Chapter 1602 in order to implement the provisions of that chapter.

The amendments specifically implement §1602.551 governing the authority of commission inspectors to enter a license holder's facilities to ensure compliance with state law and commission rules. The amendments also affect §§1602.301-305 which govern the commission's authority to prescribe rules for and inspect school and salon facilities licensed by the commission.

§89.41.Change of Location of a Salon or School.

(a) A salon or school may move and continue to operate with the current license, but must be inspected and approved under the current requirements in the new location. The salon or school must notify the commission office in writing of the change of address within thirty (30) days of re-location. All salon or school re-locations will require re-inspection.

(b) When the commission receives notification of the change of location, a form will be sent to the salon or school to be properly filled out. The salon or school will mail the form back to the commission accompanied with the appropriate inspection fee:

(1) salon inspection fee - $35;

(2) school inspection fee - $200.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301376

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


22 TAC §89.42

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts an amendment to §89.42, concerning the requirements to make a restroom available in facilities licensed by the commission. The Commission adopts the amendments without changes to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 23) and the text will not be republished.

The amendment deletes language in the rule that currently allows that salons licensed prior to September 1, 1971 will not be required to have restrooms in direct connection with the salon, thus ensuring that all commission-licensed facilities have public restrooms available in the vicinity. The amendment further clarifies that all commission-licensed facilities are required to have a restroom available to the public within the facility or located on an adjoining property, thus making it more feasible and less costly for new salons to comply with public restroom requirements. Finally, the amendment requires only restrooms within the licensed facility to meet sanitary rules and regulations, thus making clear that the commission's sanitary regulations will not apply to restrooms not within the direct control of the salon owner.

No comments were received regarding adoption of these amendments.

The amendments are adopted pursuant to §1602.151(a) of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the commission to establish sanitation rules to prevent the spread of infectious or contagious diseases in all licensed facilities, and §1602.151(b) which authorizes the commission generally to adopt rules consistent with Chapter 1602 in order to implement the provisions of that chapter.

The amendment affects §1602.302 which authorizes the commission to establish the particular requisites for salons.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301377

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


22 TAC §89.43

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts amendments to §89.43, concerning the items required to be posted in salons and schools licensed by the commission. The Commission adopts the amendments without changes to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 24) and the text will not be republished.

The amendments delete the language currently in subsection (c)(1) which allows a school or salon to file with the commission a certification of its normal business hours in lieu of displaying those hours so as to be visible from the outside of the business. The amendments will ensure that customers of a salon are provided with adequate information concerning the working hours of the salon, and provide inspectors, upon arrival at a closed establishment, with sufficient information to determine when to return. The amendments also clarify that a school need not post its rules and regulations concerning behavior, dress, attendance, and progress as long as that information is made available, thus alleviating cumbersome posting requirements for schools while still requiring the information to be available upon request.

No comments were received regarding adoption of these amendments.

The amendments are adopted pursuant to §1602.151 of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the commission to adopt rules consistent with Chapter 1602 in order to implement the provisions of that chapter.

The requirement to post hours of operation implements §1602.551 regarding access of an inspector to a license holders' premises. No other statutes are affected by these amendments.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301378

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


22 TAC §89.55

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts an amendment to §89.55, concerning refresher courses provided by Texas cosmetology schools. The Commission adopts the amendment without changes to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 25) and the text will not be republished.

The amendment eliminates the current restriction preventing a licensee in a refresher course from servicing clients in a school for more than a 60 calendar day period once every three years. The amendment will provide commission licensees with the flexibility to determine their own needs with respect to a refresher course.

No comments were received regarding adoption of this amendment.

The amendment is adopted pursuant to §1602.151 of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the commission to adopt rules consistent with Chapter 1602 in order to implement the provisions of that chapter.

The amendment affects §1602.456(b) concerning the ability of a school to receive compensation for the services performed by certain persons.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301379

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


22 TAC §89.56

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts an amendment to §89.56, concerning administrative processing fees. The Commission adopts the amendments with a change to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 25) and the text will be republished. The change in the adopted text deletes the period (".") located between the words "charged" and "to" in the second sentence of the new re-numbered paragraph (2) of the proposed amended text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register . The change is merely a grammatical correction.

The amendment deletes current paragraph (2) thereby removing the prohibition against sending personal checks to the commission. The amendment thus expands the methods which can be used to make payments and maximizes the convenience of the licensee. The amendment re-numbers the remaining subsections accordingly and makes minor modifications to new paragraph (2) to clarify that all business checks are acceptable as well.

No comments were received regarding adoption of this amendment.

The amendment is adopted pursuant to §1602.151 of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the commission to adopt rules consistent with Chapter 1602 in order to implement the provisions of that chapter. In addition, the amendment is adopted pursuant to §1602.154 concerning the authority of the commission to set certain fees in amounts reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of administering this chapter.

§89.56.Administrative Processing Fees.

All schools, salons, independent contractors, and licensees will be held responsible for the following.

(1) Submitting incorrect material will result in a $10 processing fee per submittal.

(2) Business checks, money orders, and cashier's checks are acceptable. Insufficient fund school checks will result in a $28 return check fee being charged to the school. The second check sent to the commission must be for the correct amount, with a $28 money order, cashier's check, or bank check. If a second check is returned insufficient, an additional $28 insufficient charge will be assessed. No services will be performed until the required fees are paid and in good standing.

(3) If personal checks are returned to the sender resulting in acceptable payment being after the deadline, the license will be assessed the late charge fee. Acceptable payment procedure must be completed before the published deadline for the license.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301380

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


22 TAC §89.71

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts amendments §89.71, concerning the procedures by which a new secondary or post-secondary public cosmetology school may obtain certification from the commission. The Commission adopts the amendments with changes to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 26) and the text will be republished. The changes in the adopted text substitute a semicolon (";") for the comma (",") between the words "offered" and "and" in amended paragraph (5), and substitute a comma (",") for the semicolon (";") at the end of amended paragraph (5) in the proposed amended text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register . The changes are merely grammatical corrections.

The current rule lists the documentation which a public school cosmetology program is required to submit to the commission in order to be considered for certification by the commission. The amendment adds a new paragraph (6) specifying that such applications for certification must include a $200 inspection fee as part of the application to the commission. The amendment codifies already existing policy and practice of the agency.

No comments were received regarding adoption of this amendment.

The amendment is adopted pursuant to implementation of §1602.304 of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the commission to charge an inspection fee for each trip required before approval of the certificate. The commission is further authorized by §1602.154 of the Code to set fees, including renewal fees for licenses and certificates issued under chapter 1602, in amounts reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of administering the chapter.

§89.71.New Secondary or Post-Secondary Public Cosmetology Certification.

An institution making application for public school cosmetology certification must submit at least 45 days prior to the tentative opening date:

(1) a detailed floor plan of the school;

(2) proof of lease for the first consecutive 12 months of operation, if off-campus facilities are used;

(3) an application on a form prescribed by the commission;

(4) an inspection report of fire marshal and electrical inspector;

(5) a copy of the curriculum for each course offered; and,

(6) Inspection fee $200.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301381

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


22 TAC §89.72

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts an amendment to §89.72, which details the substantive curriculum requirements for the various specialties recognized by the commission. The Commission adopts the amendments with changes to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 27) and the text will be republished. The changes in the adopted text add the word "the" between the words "in" and "hairweaving/hairbraiding" in amended paragraph (7), and add the phrase "or by using" between the words "ends" and "mechanical" in amended paragraph (7)(C)(i)(IV) in the proposed amended text as published in the January 3, 2003 issue of the Texas Register . The changes correct the language in the proposed amended text that inadvertently removed language the Commission did not intend to delete.

The amendment deletes certain language in the shampoo and conditioning specialist curriculum that limit the instruction involving application of weekly rinses and semi-permanent rinses to those that do not require hydrogen peroxide. The amendment will enable cosmetology students to have a greater versatility of skills.

No comments were received regarding adoption of this amendment.

The amendment is adopted pursuant to §1602.151(a) of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the commission to prescribe the minimum curriculum taught by public and private cosmetology schools in Texas.

The amendment affects §1602.451 and §1602.453 of the Texas Occupation Code which relate the curriculums used in a private beauty culture school.

§89.72.Curriculum Posted.

The curriculum listed has been established by the Texas Cosmetology Commission and must be followed by all cosmetology schools. The curriculum shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the school. A current syllabus and lesson plans for each course shall be maintained by the school and be available for inspection. Operator Curriculum:

(1) Private, Public Post-Secondary Cosmetology Schools, and Adult Education Programs:

(A) orientation and T.C.C. Rules and Regulations 100 hours;

(B) shampoo and related theory 100 hours;

(C) hair and scalp treatment and related theory 50 hours;

(D) cold waving and related theory 200 hours;

(E) chemical hair relaxing and related theory 50 hours;

(F) hair coloring and related theory 200 hours;

(G) manicuring and related theory 100 hours;

(H) facials and related theory 50 hours;

(I) haircutting, styling and related theory 500 hours;

(J) Chemistry 75 hours;

(K) Salon Management and Practices 75 hours; Total: 1,500 hours.

(2) Public Secondary Program for High School Students: The Principal or Program Administrator must certify that each student has successfully completed 1,000 clocked cosmetology hours before 500 academic hours can be granted by the Texas Cosmetology Commission for successfully passing academically approved courses to include math, lab science and English:

(A) orientation and T.C.C. Rules and Regulations 75 hours;

(B) shampoo and related theory 75 hours;

(C) hair and scalp treatment and related theory 25 hours;

(D) cold waving and related theory 100 hours;

(E) chemical hair relaxing and related theory 50 hours;

(F) hair coloring and related theory 150 hours;

(G) manicuring and related theory 100 hours;

(H) facials and related theory 25 hours;

(I) haircutting, styling, and related theory 400 hours. Total: 1,000 hours.

(3) Facial specialist curriculum (total 600 hours):

(A) orientation and T.C.C. Rules and Regulations 25 hours;

(B) sanitation, safety, and first aid 25 hours;

(C) anatomy and physiology 90 hours;

(D) chemistry 20 hours;

(E) electricity, machines, and related equipment 60 hours;

(F) care of client 15 hours;

(G) facial treatment (cleansing, masking, therapy) 200 hours;

(H) superfluous hair removal 20 hours;

(I) aroma therapy 15 hours;

(J) nutrition 10 hours;

(K) color psychology 10 hours;

(L) makeup 75 hours;

(M) management 35 hours.

(4) Manicure curriculum:

(A) orientation and T.C.C. Rules and Regulations 15 hours;

(B) preparation;

(C) equipment and implements 15 hours;

(D) supplies; and

(E) procedures, 320 hours:

(i) basic manicure and pedicure;

(ii) oil manicure;

(iii) removal of stains;

(iv) repair work;

(v) hand and arm massage;

(vi) buffing;

(vii) application of polish;

(viii) application of artificial nails;

(ix) application of cosmetic fingernails preparation

(x) to build new nail; and

(xi) application of nail extensions:

(I) sculptured nails;

(II) tips;

(III) wraps; and

(IV) fiberglass/gels;

(V) odorless product;

(F) arms and hands:

(i) bones:

(I) major bones; and

(II) functions;

(ii) muscles 10 hours;

(I) major muscles; and

(II) functions;

(iii) nerves:

(I) major nerves; and

(II) functions;

(iv) skin 10 hours:

(I) structure;

(II) functions;

(III) appendages;

(IV) conditions; and

(V) lesions;

(v) nails 50 hours:

(I) structure and composition;

(II) growth and regeneration;

(III) nail irregularities; and

(IV) nail diseases;

(G) bacteriology, sanitation and safety measures 100 hours:

(i) sanitation:

(I) definitions;

(II) importance;

(III) rules and regulations (T.C.C.); and

(IV) methods;

(ii) safety measures;

(iii) hazardous chemicals; and

(iv) ventilation odor in salons;

(H) professional practices 80 hours:

(i) manicuring as a profession:

(I) vocabulary; and

(II) ethics;

(ii) salon procedures:

(I) hygiene and good grooming;

(II) professional attitudes and salesmanship; and

(III) public relations.

(I) total, 600 hours.

(J) Theory is construed to mean any topic of instruction (listed in this subparagraph) in the classroom or practical area.

(5) Instructor curriculum (total 750 hours):

(A) orientation and T.C.C. Rules and Regulations 50 hours;

(B) instruction and theory and lab/clinic operation 350 hours;

(C) teaching and lab/clinic management 350 hours.

(6) Instructor with two years experience curriculum (total 250 hours):

(A) orientation and T.C.C. Rules and Regulations 10 hours;

(B) learning theory 20 hours;

(C) lesson plans 60 hours;

(D) methods of teaching 60 hours;

(E) visual aids preparation and use 20 hours;

(F) classroom management 30 hours;

(G) evaluation techniques 30 hours;

(H) state laws and forms 20 hours.

(7) Hairweaving/Braiding Specialists curriculum (total 300 hours): The hairweaver/braider will only be allowed to practice those skills as enumerated in the hairweaving/braiding curriculum:

(A) Sanitation and safety measures 10 hours:

(i) Sanitation/Safety:

(I) definitions;

(II) importance;

(III) sanitary rules and regulations, and also general rules and regulations set up by TCC; and

(IV) sterilization methods of unused hair

(V) and fiber droppings;

(ii) Safety measures: client protection for weaver/braider 10 hours;

(B) Professional Practices:

(i) Hairweaving/Braiding as a profession 10 hours:

(I) vocabulary; and

(II) ethics;

(ii) salon procedures 10 hours:

(I) hygiene and grooming;

(II) professional attitudes and salesmanship;

(III) public relations;

(iii) Hairweaving/Braiding skills 20 hours:

(I) purpose and effect;

(II) equipment, implements and supplies;

(III) preparation;

(C) Hairweaving/Braiding 150 hours:

(i) Procedures:

(I) basic hairweaving/braiding;

(II) repair on hairweaving/braiding;

(III) removal of weft;

(IV) sizing and finishing by hand of hair ends or by using mechanical equipment.

(ii) Shampooing client, weft and extensions 50 hours:

(I) basic shampooing;

(II) basic conditioners;

(III) semi-permanent and weekly rinses;

(IV) basic hair drying;

(V) draping;

(D) Anatomy and physiology-scalp:

(i) Bones 20 hours:

(I) major bones;

(II) functions;

(ii) Muscles:

(I) major muscles;

(II) functions

(iii) Nerves:

(I) major nerves;

(II) functions

(iv) Skin:

(I) structures;

(II) functions;

(III) appendages;

(IV) conditions;

(V) lesions

(v) Hair or fiber used 10 hours:

(I) structure and composition;

(II) hair regularities;

(III) hair and scalp diseases

(E) Chemistry in hairweaving/braiding:

(i) Elements, compounds, and mixtures 10 hours;

(ii) Composition and uses of cosmetics in hairweaving/braiding.

(8) Shampoo and conditioning specialist curriculum (total 150 hours). Under no conditions will the certificate holder do any other skills but those prescribed in this subparagraph by the commission:

(A) professional practices 5 hours:

(i) shampooing as a profession;

(ii) vocabulary; and

(iii) ethics;

(B) salon procedures 5 hours:

(i) hygiene and grooming;

(ii) professional attitudes and salesmanship; and

(iii) public relations;

(C) shampooing and conditioning skills 10 hours:

(i) purposes and effects;

(ii) preparation;

(iii) equipment and implements; and

(iv) supplies;

(D) procedures 100 hours:

(i) basic shampoo techniques on all types of shampoo;

(ii) application and removal of all types of conditioners;

(iii) removal of hair color stains;

(iv) application of weekly rinses or semi-permanent rinses;

(v) removal of bleaches requiring shampoo;

(vi) scalp and neck massage;

(vii) removing hair tints requiring shampoo;

(viii) cleansing and conditioning of all hair goods;

(ix) hair and scalp analysis; and

(x) scalp and hair manipulations;

(E) scalp and neck; anatomy and physiology 10 hours:

(i) bones:

(I) major bones; and

(II) functions;

(ii) muscles:

(I) major muscles;

(II) functions;

(iii) nerves:

(I) major nerves; and

(II) functions;

(iv) blood:

(I) major blood vessels;

(II) functions;

(v) skin:

(I) structure;

(II) functions;

(III) appendages;

(IV) condition; and

(V) lesions;

(F) chemistry of shampoo and conditioner 10 hours:

(i) elements, compounds, and mixtures:

(I) properties of;

(II) acid and alkali (pH); and

(III) chemistry of water;

(ii) composition and uses of shampoo and conditioner;

(G) sanitation and safety 10 hours:

(i) sanitation;

(ii) definitions;

(iii) importance;

(iv) TCC rules and regulations and sanitary rulings; and

(v) methods.

(9) Wig specialist curriculum (total 300 hours):

(A) cutting and shaping, scissors and razor 20 hours;

(B) styling 50 hours;

(C) cleaning 10 hours;

(D) sizing 5 hours;

(E) alterations; installation of elastic 10 hours;

(F) rolling 30 hours;

(G) drying 5 hours;

(H) conditioning 10 hours;

(I) brushing technique prior to styling 10 hours;

(J) combing out 50 hours;

(K) measuring head for proper size 5 hours;

(L) preparation of wig on block 5 hours;

(M) hot iron 19 hours;

(N) knowledge of coloring; J L 1 hour;

(O) coloring, tinting, bleaching 37 hours;

(P) eye tabbing 10 hours;

(Q) identification and recognition; definition-wigs, wiggery, wigology-pertaining to any human, synthetic, or animal hairpiece 10 hours;

(R) sanitation and disinfecting as recommended by T.C.C. Rules and Regulations 10 hours;

(S) history, background, and salesmanship 3 hours.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301382

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


22 TAC §89.74

The Texas Cosmetology Commission adopts amendments to §89.74, concerning programs for voluntary continuing education in cosmetology. The Commission adopts the amendments without changes to the proposed text as published in the January 3, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 28) and the text will not be republished.

The amendment restates that a 10-minute break is permitted after each 50 minutes of instruction during continuing education programs. The amendment clarifies previous language to avoid confusion as to the extent of break time permitted for continuing education programs and avoids inconsistent application of the rule in practice.

No comments were received regarding adoption of this amendment.

The amendment is adopted pursuant §1602.151 of the Texas Occupations Code which authorizes the commission to adopt rules consistent with Chapter 1602 in order implement the provisions of that chapter.

The amendment is adopted in conjunction with §1602.354 which authorizes the commission to recognize, prepare, and administer continuing education programs in cosmetology.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301383

Antoinette Humphrey

Executive Director

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: January 3, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 380-7608


Part 15. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY

Chapter 281. ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURES

Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

22 TAC §281.8

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy adopts amendments to §281.8, concerning Grounds for Discipline for a Pharmacy License. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 20, 2002, issue of the Texas Register (27 TexReg 11890), and will not be republished.

The adopted amendments clarify the activities which could result in disciplinary action being taken against the holder of a pharmacy license.

No comments were received regarding the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under §§551.002, 554.051, and 565.002 of the Texas Pharmacy Act (Chapters 551 - 566 and 568 - 569, Texas Occupations Code). The Board interprets §551.002 as authorizing the agency to protect the public through the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy. The Board interprets §554.051 as authorizing the agency to adopt rules for the proper administration and enforcement of the Act. The Board interprets §565.002 as authorizing the agency to clarify the activities which could result in disciplinary action being taken against the holder of a pharmacy license.

The statutes affected by this rule: Chapters 551 - 566 and 568 - 569, Texas Occupations Code.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 20, 2003.

TRD-200301292

Gay Dodson, R.Ph.

Executive Director/Secretary

Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Effective date: March 12, 2003

Proposal publication date: December 20, 2002

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8028


Chapter 291. PHARMACIES

Subchapter A. ALL CLASSES OF PHARMACIES

22 TAC §§291.8, 291.12, 291.14 - 291.18, 291.29

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy adopts amendments to §291.8, concerning Return of Prescription Drugs, §291.12, concerning Fire or Other Disaster, §291.14, concerning Pharmacy License Renewal, §291.15, concerning Notification of Theft or Loss of a Controlled Substance or a Dangerous Drug, §291.16, concerning Definitions, §291.17, concerning Inventory Requirements, §291.18, concerning Time Limit for Filing a Complaint, and §291.29, concerning Exemption from Pharmacy Technician Certification Requirements. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 20, 2002, issue of the Texas Register (27 TexReg 11891), and will not be republished.

The adopted amendments update statutory citations in these sections and make other non-substantive changes.

No comments were received regarding the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under §551.002, and §554.051 of the Texas Pharmacy Act (Chapters 551 - 566 and 568 - 569, Texas Occupations Code). The Board interprets §551.002 as authorizing the agency to protect the public through the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy. The Board interprets §554.051 as authorizing the agency to adopt rules for the proper administration and enforcement of the Act.

The statutes affected by this rule: Chapters 551 - 566 and 568 - 569, Texas Occupations Code.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 20, 2003.

TRD-200301293

Gay Dodson, R.Ph.

Executive Director/Secretary

Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Effective date: March 12, 2003

Proposal publication date: December 20, 2002

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8028


Subchapter E. CLINIC PHARMACY (CLASS D)

22 TAC §291.91, §291.93

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy adopts amendments to §291.91, concerning Definitions, and §291.93, concerning Operational Standards. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 20, 2002, issue of the Texas Register (27 TexReg 11893), and will not be republished.

The adopted amendments: (1) clarify drug storage requirements for Class D pharmacies operating at temporary clinic sites; (2) permit Class D pharmacies with expanded formularies to have beta adrenergic receptor blocking agents under certain conditions; and (3) update citations and rule language to be consistent with statutes.

One comment was received from the Rusk School Health Promotion Project in Houston, Texas. The comment supports the change allowing dangerous (prescription) drugs to remain on a mobile unit after hours. However, the comment disagrees that the mobile unit should be parked at the location of the clinic pharmacy and requests a change to allow the mobile unit to be parked at another secure location. The Board disagrees with the change because the Texas Dangerous Drug Act requires stock dangerous drugs to be in the possession of the pharmacy license. In addition, use of a mobile clinic is not a requirement but an option. Although the Board understands the concerns for personal safety of employees, other security options are available.

The amendments are adopted under §§551.002, 554.051, and 560.052 of the Texas Pharmacy Act (Chapters 551 - 566 and 568 - 569, Texas Occupations Code). The Board interprets §551.002 as authorizing the agency to protect the public through the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy. The Board interprets §554.051 as authorizing the agency to adopt rules for the proper administration and enforcement of the Act. The Board interprets §560.052 as authorizing the agency to establish standards for licensing as a Class D pharmacy, including the types of drugs allowed in the limited formulary.

The statutes affected by this rule: Chapters 551 - 566 and 568 - 569, Texas Occupations Code.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 20, 2003.

TRD-200301294

Gay Dodson, R.Ph.

Executive Director/Secretary

Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Effective date: March 12, 2003

Proposal publication date: December 20, 2002

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8028


Chapter 303. DESTRUCTION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

22 TAC §303.1, §303.2

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy adopts amendments to §303.1, concerning Destruction of Dispensed Drugs, and §303.2, concerning Disposal of Stock Prescription Drugs. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 20, 2002, issue of the Texas Register (27 TexReg 11894), and will not be republished.

The adopted amendments make changes in the rule to correct references and to reflect the current drug destruction policy of the Drug Enforcement Administration.

No comments were received regarding the amendments.

The amendments are proposed under §551.002 and §554.051 of the Texas Pharmacy Act (Chapters 551 - 566 and 568 - 569, Texas Occupations Code). The Board interprets §551.002 as authorizing the agency to protect the public through the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy. The Board interprets §554.051 as authorizing the agency to adopt rules for the proper administration and enforcement of the Act.

The statutes affected by this rule: Chapters 551 - 566 and 568 - 569, Texas Occupations Code.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 20, 2003.

TRD-200301295

Gay Dodson, R.Ph.

Executive Director/Secretary

Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Effective date: March 12, 2003

Proposal publication date: December 20, 2002

For further information, please call: (512) 305-8028


Part 24. TEXAS BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS

Chapter 573. RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Subchapter G. OTHER PROVISIONS

22 TAC §573.64

The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners adopts amendments to §573.64 concerning Continuing Education Requirements without change to the proposed text as published in the Texas Register on November 22, 2002 (27 TexReg 10882). Under this section, veterinarians are required to acquire 17 hours of continuing education annually. The section is amended to clarify that a person who successfully passes the State Board Examination may substitute the examination for the 17-hour requirement "in the calendar year in which they were examined." This language eliminates the existing wording referring to substitution of the examination for the 17-hour requirement in "their examination period." The amendments clarify existing Board policy and make the section easier for licensees and the public to follow and understand.

No comments were received concerning this section.

The amended section is adopted under the authority of the Texas Occupations Code, §801.151(a) which authorizes the Board to adopt rules necessary to administer the Veterinary Licensing Act.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 24, 2003.

TRD-200301365

Ron Allen

Executive Director

Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Effective date: March 16, 2003

Proposal publication date: November 22, 2002

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7563