TITLE 22.EXAMINING BOARDS

Part 2. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS

Chapter 51. PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Subchapter B. BARBER COLLEGES, SCHOOLS, AND STUDENTS

22 TAC §51.12

The Texas State Board of Barber Examiners proposes an amendment to §51.12, concerning Inspection of New Barber School or College.

The amendment is proposed to remove the requirement that the inspection of the proposed new barber school or college be conducted specifically by two board member or by one board member and the executive director.

Glenn Parker, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five year period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal impact for local government, general public, small or micro business as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

Mr. Parker has also determined that for each year of the first five year period the rule is in effect, the public benefit will be that the agency can respond quickly in inspecting schools by staff rather than board members.

Comments on the proposed amendment to the rule may be submitted in writing within 30 days after the publication of the proposal in the Texas Register to Glenn Parker, Executive Director, State Board of Barber Examiners, 5717 Balcones Drive, Suite 217, Austin, Texas 78731-4203.

The amendment is proposed under the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1601, §1601.151 which provides the Texas Sate Board of Barber Examiners with the authority to adopt and enforce all rules necessary for the performance of its duties.

No other code, article, or statute is affected by this proposed amendment.

§51.12.Inspection of New Barber School or College.

The department [ Two board members or one board member and the board's executive director ] shall inspect a proposed new barber school or college to determine that it fulfills all requirements of the department [ board ] and of the Texas Barber Law. The payment of the required inspection (permit) fee or the re-inspection fee must be received by the department [ board ] before the initial inspection or re-inspection will be scheduled.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 9, 2005.

TRD-200502350

Glenn D. Parker

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Barber Examiners

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 24, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 936-6333


22 TAC §51.13

The Texas State Board of Barber Examiners proposes an amendment to §51.13, concerning Change of Ownership of Barber School.

The amendment is proposed to remove the requirement that the inspection of a barber school or college that has changed ownership be conducted specifically by two board members or one board member and the board's executive director.

Glenn Parker, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five year period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal impact for local government, general public, small or micro business as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

Mr. Parker has also determined that for each year of the first five year period the rule is in effect, the public benefit will be that the agency can respond quickly in inspecting schools by staff rather than board members.

Comments on the proposed amendment to the rule may be submitted in writing within 30 days after the publication of the proposal in the Texas Register to Glenn Parker, Executive Director, State Board of Barber Examiners, 5717 Balcones Drive, Suite 217, Austin, Texas 78731-4203.

The amendment is proposed under the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1601, §1601.151 which provides the Texas Sate Board of Barber Examiners with the authority to adopt and enforce all rules necessary for the performance of its duties.

No other code, article, or statute is affected by this proposed amendment.

§51.13.Change of Ownership of Barber School.

(a) If a barber school or college changes ownership, the new owner shall notify the department [ board ] of the transfer not later than the 10th day before the date on which the change becomes effective.

(b) The department [ Two board members or one board member and the board's executive director ] shall inspect a barber school or college which has changed ownership to determine that it fulfills all requirements of the department [ board ] and of the Texas Barber Law, §9.

(c) A new permit fee and contract shall be required from a barber school or college which has changed ownership.

(d) The new owner of the school shall execute a new contract for approval with the department [ board ] and shall secure a new permit within 30 days.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 9, 2005.

TRD-200502351

Glenn D. Parker

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Barber Examiners

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 24, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 936-6333


22 TAC §51.20

The Texas State Board of Barber Examiners proposes an amendment to §51.20, concerning Applying for Enrollment.

The amendment is proposed to remove the requirement that the enrollment form be notarized and to delete subsection (c)(4) requiring a health certificate for the student in order to confirm to statutory changes made by the 79th legislature.

Glenn Parker, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five year period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal impact for local government, general public, small or micro business as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

Mr. Parker has also determined that for each year of the first five year period the rule is in effect, the public benefit will be saving licensees time and expense of being examined by a doctor and the need of a notary.

Comments on the proposed amendment to the rule may be submitted in writing within 30 days after the publication of the proposal in the Texas Register to Glenn Parker, Executive Director, State Board of Barber Examiners, 5717 Balcones Drive, Suite 217, Austin, Texas 78731-4203.

The amendment is proposed under the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1601, §1601.151 which provides the Texas Sate Board of Barber Examiners with the authority to adopt and enforce all rules necessary for the performance of its duties.

No other code, article, or statute is affected by this proposed amendment.

§51.20.Applying for Enrollment.

(a) Each person enrolling in an approved barber school or college in Texas must apply on forms furnished by the department [ board ].

(b) This record is subject to inspection by the department [ board ] or any of its officers or employees.

(c) A barber school or college shall submit each application for enrollment which shall include the following four items;

(1) The original of the application for enrollment form[ , completed and notarized ]. If the applicant is attending on a part-time basis, he or she shall specify that on the upper right corner of the original.

(2) Proof of a seventh-grade education or its equivalency. This shall be in the form of a transcript or photostatic copy of the diploma, equivalency certificate, or record.

(3) Two recent, identical, permanent-type photographs, size two-inch by two-inch, with applicant's signature on front. No Polaroid photographs will be accepted.

[(4) A current health certificate, signed by a physician or doctor of osteopathic medicine and notarized. The board will furnish a health certificate form.]

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 9, 2005.

TRD-200502353

Glenn D. Parker

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Barber Examiners

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 24, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 936-6333


22 TAC §51.21

The Texas State Board of Barber Examiners proposes an amendment to §51.21, concerning Enrollment Application Deadline.

The amendment is proposed to delete the reference to a physician statement in order to conform to statutory changes made by the 79th legislature.

Glenn Parker, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five year period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal impact for local government, general public, small or micro business as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

Mr. Parker has also determined that for each year of the first five year period the rule is in effect, the public benefit will be in saving licensee time and expense of being examined by a doctor.

Comments on the proposed amendment to the rule may be submitted in writing within 30 days after the publication of the proposal in the Texas Register to Glenn Parker, Executive Director, State Board of Barber Examiners, 5717 Balcones Drive, Suite 217, Austin, Texas 78731-4203.

The amendment is proposed under the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1601, §1601.151 which provides the Texas Sate Board of Barber Examiners with the authority to adopt and enforce all rules necessary for the performance of its duties.

No other code, article, or statute is affected by this proposed amendment.

§51.21.Enrollment Application Deadline.

Application for enrollment in a barber school or college must be sent to the department [ board ] in complete form within seven days of actual date of enrollment[ , which shall be no earlier than the date of the physician statement required by §51.20 ].

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 9, 2005.

TRD-200502354

Glenn D. Parker

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Barber Examiners

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 24, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 936-6333


22 TAC §51.25

The Texas State Board of Barber Examiners proposes an amendment to §51.25, concerning Reenrollment or Transfer.

The amendment is proposed to delete the reference to health certificate in subsection (d) in order to conform to statutory changes made by the 79th legislature.

Glenn Parker, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five year period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal impact for local government, general public, small or micro business as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

Mr. Parker has also determined that for each year of the first five year period the rule is in effect, the public benefit will be to students in saving time and expense of examination by a doctor.

Comments on the proposed amendment to the rule may be submitted in writing within 30 days after the publication of the proposal in the Texas Register to Glenn Parker, Executive Director, State Board of Barber Examiners, 5717 Balcones Drive, Suite 217, Austin, Texas 78731-4203.

The amendment is proposed under the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1601, §1601.151 which provides the Texas Sate Board of Barber Examiners with the authority to adopt and enforce all rules necessary for the performance of its duties.

No other code, article, or statute is affected by this proposed amendment.

§51.25.Reenrollment or Transfer.

(a) If a student returns to the same school or college after interruption the school or college shall notify the department [ board ] in writing and a new student certificate shall be issued.

(b) When a barber school or college accepts a transfer of a student from another school or college the accepting school, shall on behalf of the student, submit to the department [ board ] in writing the student's enrollment application and a request that the department [ board ] issue a new student certificate for the transferring student.

(1) Upon receipt of the accepting schools notification of transfer the department [ board ] shall notify the school or college at which the student was formerly enrolled of such transfer.

(2) upon receipt of the department's [ boards ] transfer notification the manager or owner of the barber school or college shall, within seven days of receipt of the department's [ boards ] transfer notification, send to the department [ board ] the student certificate with the following information written on the back:

(A) the last day of the student's attendance;

(B) the number of credit hours accrued by the student;

(C) and the managers or owners signature.

(c) No reenrolled or transferred students may take instruction or accrue hours for practical work or theory unless the new student certificate issued by the department [ board ] is on display at or near the students work station.

[ (d) A student who is reenrolled after a period of 90 days interruption shall furnish the office of the board with a new health certificate.]

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 9, 2005.

TRD-200502355

Glenn D. Parker

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Barber Examiners

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 24, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 936-6333


Subchapter C. EXAMINATION AND LICENSING

22 TAC §51.51

(Editor's note: The text of the following section proposed for repeal will not be published. The section may be examined in the offices of the Texas State Board of Barber Examiners or in the Texas Register office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)

The Texas State Board of Barber Examiners proposes the repeal of 22 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 51, Subchapter C, §51.51, concerning method of payment.

The repeal is for the purpose of removing the requirement to pay by cashier's check or money order.

Glenn D. Parker, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five year period the proposed repeal is in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of implementing the repeal.

Mr. Parker has also determined that for each year of the first five years the proposed repeal is in effect the public benefit will be that it will result in savings to the licensees, equal to the costs of obtaining a money order or cashier's check. There will be no cost to the general public, small or micro businesses, or individuals who are required to comply with the proposal.

Written comments on the proposed repeal may be submitted to Glenn D. Parker, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Barber Examiners, 5717 Balcones Drive, Suite 217, Austin, Texas 78731.

The repeal is proposed pursuant to the authority of the Texas Occupations Code §1601.151 which authorizes the Texas State Board of Barber Examiners to adopt and enforce all rules necessary for the performance of its duties.

The proposed repeal will not affect any existing statute.

§51.51.Payment of Fees.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 8, 2005.

TRD-200502345

Glenn D. Parker

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Barber Examiners

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 24, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 936-6333


22 TAC §51.55

(Editor's note: The text of the following section proposed for repeal will not be published. The section may be examined in the offices of the Texas State Board of Barber Examiners or in the Texas Register office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)

The Texas State Board of Barber Examiners proposes the repeal of 22 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 51, Subchapter C, §51.55, concerning the required number of questions that shall be on examinations administered by the board.

Glenn D. Parker, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five year period the proposed repeal is in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of implementing the repeal.

Mr. Parker has also determined that for each year of the first five years the proposed repeal is in effect the public benefit will be that of removing unnecessary restrictions on the development of psychometrically sound written examinations. There will be no cost to the general public, small or micro businesses, or individuals who are required to comply with the proposal.

Written comments on the proposed repeal may be submitted to Glenn D. Parker, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Barber Examiners, 5717 Balcones Drive, Suite 217, Austin, Texas 78731.

The repeal is proposed pursuant to the authority of the Texas Occupations Code §1601.151 which authorizes the Texas State Board of Barber Examiners to adopt and enforce all rules necessary for the performance of its duties.

The proposed repeal will not affect any existing statute.

§51.55.Number of Examination Questions.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 8, 2005.

TRD-200502346

Glenn D. Parker

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Barber Examiners

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 24, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 936-6333


22 TAC §51.57

The Texas State Board of Barber Examiners proposes an amendment to §51.57, concerning Applying for Examination.

The action is proposed to delete requirements in subsection (b)(1) and (2) that applications and school owner/manager statements be notarized, delete reference to health certificate in subsection (b)(3), and delete language in subsection (b)(4) requiring payment by money order or cashier's check.

Glenn Parker, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five year period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal impact for state or local government, the general public, or small or micro businesses as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

Mr. Parker has also determined that for each year of the first five year period the rule is in effect, the public benefit will be to save owners and mangers the expense of notarizing applications, eliminate the expense of obtaining a money order or cashier's check and paying by personal check.

Comments on the proposed amendment to the rule may be submitted in writing within 30 days after the publication of the proposal in the Texas Register to Glenn Parker, Executive Director, State Board of Barber Examiners, 5717 Balcones Drive, Suite 217, Austin, Texas 78731-4203.

The amendment is proposed under the Texas Occupations Code, §1601.151 which provides the Texas State Board of Barber Examiners with the authority to adopt and enforce all rules necessary for the performance of its duties.

No other code, article or statute is affected by this proposed amendment.

§51.57.Applying for Examination.

(a) Upon completion of 1,500 hours in not less than nine months, a student may apply for examination for a Class A registered barber certificate. This application shall be on forms furnished by the department [ board ].

(b) Each applicant shall submit to the department [ board ] the following:

(1) the application for examination form[ , completed and notarized ];

(2) a [ notarized ] statement from the manager or owner of the barber school, stating that [ swearing ] the course is completed;

[(3) a current health certificate, signed by a physician or doctor of osteopathic medicine and notarized. The board will furnish a health certificate form;]

(3) [ (4) ] the examination fee ; [ as reflected in the statute in the form of a money order or cashier's check. Personal checks are not accepted. ]

(4) [ (5) ] the student certificate with photograph. Unless the student supplied a size two-inch by two-inch permanent-type photograph (no Polaroid photographs) upon application for enrollment, he or she shall submit a new photograph of this size and type.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 9, 2005.

TRD-200502356

Glenn D. Parker

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Barber Examiners

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 24, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 936-6333


22 TAC §51.60

The Texas State Board of Barber Examiners proposes an amendment to §51.60, concerning Items to Bring to Examination.

The amendment is proposed to delete subsection (c) referencing items to bring for wig specialist examination, which is no longer offered.

Glenn Parker, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five year period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal impact for local government, general public, small or micro business as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

Mr. Parker has also determined that for each year of the first five year period the rule is in effect, there is no public benefit because the rule relates to examination no longer offered by the barber board.

Comments on the proposed amendment to the rule may be submitted in writing within 30 days after the publication of the proposal in the Texas Register to Glenn Parker, Executive Director, State Board of Barber Examiners, 5717 Balcones Drive, Suite 217, Austin, Texas 78731-4203.

The amendment is proposed under the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1601, §1601.151 which provides the Texas Sate Board of Barber Examiners with the authority to adopt and enforce all rules necessary for the performance of its duties.

No other code, article, or statute is affected by this proposed amendment.

§51.60.Items to Bring to Examination.

(a) When appearing for an examination for a Class A registered barber certificate or a teacher's certificate, the examinee shall bring the instruments necessary to give a practical demonstration of barbering services.

(b) An examinee for a manicurist or barber technician license shall bring to the examination any instruments necessary for a practical demonstration of the services distinctive to his or her specialty.

[ (c) An examinee for a wig specialist or wig instructor license shall bring a male wig not less than five inches in hair length which he or she will be required to clean, cut, and complete the style. He or she will also be required to bring all necessary implements to fit a complete skull pattern of a hairpiece.]

(c) [ (d) ] The examinee shall provide a model, of 18 years of age or older, on whom to demonstrate the practical work. Each examinee is required to wear a clean and fastened barber smock, without any lettering or logos during both written and practical portions of the exams.

(d) [ (e) ] The examinee shall provide a current, valid photo identification.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 9, 2005.

TRD-200502357

Glenn D. Parker

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Barber Examiners

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 24, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 936-6333


22 TAC §51.77

(Editor's note: The text of the following section proposed for repeal will not be published. The section may be examined in the offices of the Texas State Board of Barber Examiners or in the Texas Register office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)

The Texas State Board of Barber Examiners proposes the repeal of 22 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 51, Subchapter C, §51.77, concerning requirement to operate a barber shop.

The repeal is for the purpose of removing requirements that: (1) the applicant holds a Class A barber certificate; and (2) the applicant has practiced barbering for at least 12 months to conform with changes made to Chapter 1601 of the Texas Occupations Code by the 79th Legislature.

Glenn D. Parker, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five year period the proposed repeal is in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of implementing the repeal.

Mr. Parker has also determined that for each year of the first five years the proposed repeal is in effect the public benefit will be to obtain shop permit with out restrictions. There will be no cost to the general public, small or micro businesses, or individuals who are required to comply with the proposal.

Written comments on the proposed repeal may be submitted to Glenn D. Parker, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Barber Examiners, 5717 Balcones Drive, Suite 217, Austin, Texas 78731.

The repeal is proposed pursuant to the authority of the Texas Occupations Code §1601.151 which authorizes the Texas State Board of Barber Examiners to adopt and enforce all rules necessary for the performance of its duties.

The proposed repeal will not affect any existing statute.

§51.77.Barber Shop Permit.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 8, 2005.

TRD-200502347

Glenn D. Parker

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Barber Examiners

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 24, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 936-6333


22 TAC §51.80

The Texas State Board of Barber Examiners proposes an amendment to §51.80, concerning Transfer of Student Hours from Out of State.

The amendment is proposed to delete a reference to health certificate in subsection (a)(4) to conform with statutory changes made by the 79th legislature and to delete the requirement that the examination fee be paid by money order or cashier's check.

Glenn Parker, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five year period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal impact for local government, general public, small or micro business as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

Mr. Parker has also determined that for each year of the first five year period the rule is in effect, the public benefit will be saving of time and money to obtain a health certificate.

Comments on the proposed amendment to the rule may be submitted in writing within 30 days after the publication of the proposal in the Texas Register to Glenn Parker, Executive Director, State Board of Barber Examiners, 5717 Balcones Drive, Suite 217, Austin, Texas 78731-4203.

The amendment is proposed under the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1601, §1601.151 which provides the Texas Sate Board of Barber Examiners with the authority to adopt and enforce all rules necessary for the performance of its duties.

No other code, article, or statute is affected by this proposed amendment.

§51.80.Transfer of Student Hours from Out of State.

(a) A student barber may transfer hours of training as a barber from school of other states to Texas by:

(1) presenting to the department [ board ] an official [ a notarized ] transcript from the school attended, showing hours credited;

(2) a statement from the barber board of that state giving hours credited;

(3) proof of at least a seventh grade education;

[ (4) a current health certificate;]

(4) [ (5) ] two recent, identical pictures, size two inches by two inches; and

(5) [ (6) ] examination fee [ in the form of a money order or cashier's check ].

(b) If the student has not completed 1,500 hours in another state, credit for hours completed will be given when he or she is enrolled in a Texas barber school and when a student certificate is issued.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 9, 2005.

TRD-200502358

Glenn D. Parker

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Barber Examiners

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 24, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 936-6333


22 TAC §51.85

The Texas State Board of Barber Examiners proposes an amendment to §51.85, concerning Reciprocal/Endorsement Licensing of Barbers.

The amendment is proposed to delete the reference to specific fee amounts in subsection (a), to delete the reference to physician's certificate in subsection (g) and to delete subsection (k) in its entirety.

Glenn Parker, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five year period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal impact for local government, general public, small or micro business as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

Mr. Parker has also determined that for each year of the first five year period the rule is in effect, the public benefit will be the student not having the expense of money order or cashier's check.

Comments on the proposed amendment to the rule may be submitted in writing within 30 days after the publication of the proposal in the Texas Register to Glenn Parker, Executive Director, State Board of Barber Examiners, 5717 Balcones Drive, Suite 217, Austin, Texas 78731-4203.

The amendment is proposed under the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1601, §1601.151 which provides the Texas Sate Board of Barber Examiners with the authority to adopt and enforce all rules necessary for the performance of its duties.

No other code, article, or statute is affected by this proposed amendment.

§51.85.Reciprocal/Endorsement Licensing of Barbers.

(a) Applicant may call or write the department [ board ] office to obtain the prescribed application forms by mail. The completed application, all required documents, and fees [ money order or cashier's check for the $90 application fee and the $80 licensing fee ] for a [ two-year ] Class A registered barber certificate and the fee for the current hand book published by the board containing the law and regulation governing the practice of barbering must be mailed or presented in person to the department [ board ] office in Austin.

(b) Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

(c) Applicant must submit proof of a seventh grade education.

(d) Applicant must present a current original barber license from the home licensing state or country.

(e) Applicant must submit a certified transcript of hours completed in an approved barber school and proof of graduation. If the applicant has an apprentice or assistant barber license, proof of 1,500 hours of barber school or working experience will be required from the licensing board or barber school.

(f) Texas requires 1,500 hours of training substantially equivalent to the Texas curriculum. If the applicant graduated in a state that required less than 1,500 hours, documented work experience may be substituted at the rate of 25 hours per month worked, up to a maximum of 500 hours, or the applicant must complete the balance of hours required in an approved Texas barber school.

[ (g) Applicant must submit a physician's certificate on the prescribed form signed by a physician or doctor of osteopathic medicine.]

(g) [ (h) ] Applicant must submit one current two-inch by two-inch process photograph (not Polaroid).

(h) [ (i) ] Applicant must submit a letter from the licensing board in the home state, bearing its official seal of office, stating that the applicant's license is current and that no disciplinary action has been taken or is pending against the applicant.

(i) [ (j) ] If the documents submitted do not all bear the same name, applicant must submit authentication of a change of name in the form of a photostatic copy of the applicable court order or marriage license.

[ (k) The application fee for reciprocal/endorsement licensing is $90. The licensing fee for a two-year Class A barber certificate is $80. Both fees must be paid at the time of application in the form of a money order or cashier's check. The application fee is nonrefundable. The licensing fee will be refunded if the application is disapproved. The Class A barber certificate is renewable biannually, upon proper application and payment of the renewal fee.]

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 9, 2005.

TRD-200502359

Glenn D. Parker

Executive Director

Texas State Board of Barber Examiners

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 24, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 936-6333


Part 15. TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY

Chapter 291. PHARMACIES

Subchapter B. COMMUNITY PHARMACY (CLASS A)

22 TAC §291.31, §291.33

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy proposes amendments to §291.31, concerning Definitions, and §291.33, concerning Operational Standards. The amendments, if adopted, will require Class A pharmacies to be locked by key, combination, mechanical or electronic means, to prohibit access when a pharmacist is not on site and require the Class A pharmacies to be enclosed by walls, partitions or other means of enclosure. In addition, the amendments, if adopted, will allow only pharmacists to possess keys or electronic access to the pharmacy except for emergency situations. The amendments to §291.31, if adopted, will add the definition of a prescription drug to this section.

Gay Dodson, R.Ph., Executive Director/Secretary, has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments are in effect, there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the amended sections.

Ms. Dodson has also determined that for each year of the first five-year period the amendments will be in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the amended sections will be to ensure the security of Class A pharmacies and prevent the diversion of prescription drugs from the pharmacies. There may be some pharmacies that would require construction to comply with the proposed changes. Due to the variety of pharmacy settings and floor plans, it is impossible to project the cost of construction required to comply.

Comments on the proposed amendments may be submitted to Allison Benz, R.Ph., M.S., Director of Professional Services, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-600, Austin, Texas 78701, FAX (512) 305-8082. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., July 29, 2005.

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(a) as authorizing the agency to adopt rules for the proper administration and enforcement of the Act.

The statutes affected by the amendments: Texas Pharmacy Act, Chapters 551 - 566 and 568 - 569, Texas Occupations Code.

§291.31.Definitions.

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) - (35) (No change.)

(36) Prescription drug--

(A) a substance for which federal or state law requires a prescription before the substance may be legally dispensed to the public;

(B) a drug or device that under federal law is required, before being dispensed or delivered, to be labeled with the statement:

(i) "Caution: federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription" or "Rx only" or another legend that complies with federal law; or

(ii) "Caution: federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian"; or

(C) a drug or device that is required by federal or state statute or regulation to be dispensed on prescription or that is restricted to use by a practitioner only.

(37) [ (36) ] Prescription drug order--

(A) a written order from a practitioner or a verbal order from a practitioner or his authorized agent to a pharmacist for a drug or device to be dispensed; or

(B) a written order or a verbal order pursuant to Subtitle B, Chapter 157, Occupations Code.

(38) [ (37) ] Prospective drug use review--A review of the patient's drug therapy and prescription drug order or medication order prior to dispensing or distributing the drug.

(39) [ (38) ] State--One of the 50 United States of America, a U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.

(40) [ (39) ] Texas Controlled Substances Act--The Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 481, as amended.

(41) [ (40) ] Written protocol--A physician's order, standing medical order, standing delegation order, or other order or protocol as defined by rule of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners under the Texas Medical Practice Act.

§291.33.Operational Standards.

(a) (No change.)

(b) Environment.

(1) (No change.)

(2) Security.

(A) (No change.)

(B) Any area of a pharmacy that contains prescription drugs [ The prescription department ] shall be locked by key , [ or ] combination , or other mechanical or electronic means so as to prohibit [ prevent ] access when a pharmacist is not on-site and shall be enclosed by walls, partitions or other means of enclosure. [ However, the pharmacist-in-charge may designate persons who may enter the pharmacy to perform functions designated by the pharmacist-in-charge (e.g., janitorial services). ]

(C) Only a pharmacist may possess a key or electronic access to the prescription department. However, an additional key or electronic access to the prescription department may be maintained in a secure location outside the prescription department for use during an emergency by the individual(s) authorized by the pharmacist-in-charge. A log shall be maintained indicating the name of each non-pharmacist accessing the prescription department, date, time of entry, and the nature of the emergency.

(3) (No change.)

(c) Prescription dispensing and delivery.

(1) Patient counseling and provision of drug information.

(A) - (D) (No change.)

(E) In addition to the requirements of subparagraphs (A) - (D) of this paragraph, if a prescription drug order is delivered to the patient at the pharmacy, the following is applicable.

(i) So that a patient will have access to information concerning his or her prescription, a prescription may not be delivered to a patient unless a pharmacist is in the pharmacy, except as provided in subsection (b)(3) of this section [ or clause (ii) of this subparagraph ].

[(ii) An agent of the pharmacist may deliver a prescription drug order to the patient or his or her agent during short periods of time when a pharmacist is absent from the pharmacy, provided the short periods of time do not exceed two hours in a 24 hour period, and provided a record of the delivery is maintained containing the following information:]

[(I) date of the delivery;]

[(II) unique identification number of the prescription drug order;]

[(III) patient's name;]

[(IV) patient's phone number or the phone number of the person picking up the prescription; and]

[(V) signature of the person picking up the prescription.]

[(iii) Any prescription delivered to a patient when a pharmacist is not in the pharmacy must meet the requirements described in subparagraph (F) of this paragraph.]

(ii) [ (iv) ] A Class A pharmacy shall make available for use by the public a current or updated edition of the United States Pharmacopeia Dispensing Information, Volume II (Advice to the Patient), or another source of such information designed for the consumer.

(F) - (I) (No change.)

(2) - (7) (No change.)

(d) - (i) (No change.)

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 13, 2005.

TRD-200502389

Gay Dodson, R.Ph.

Executive Director/Secretary

Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 24, 2005

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


Part 16. TEXAS BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS

Chapter 341. LICENSE RENEWAL

22 TAC §341.1

The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners proposes amendments to §341.1, concerning Requirements for Renewal. The changes will update the rule to reflect the addition of the online renewal application and related changes to board procedures.

John P. Maline, Executive Director of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, has determined that for the first five-year period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

Mr. Maline also has determined that, for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be the assurance that licensees have clear guidance on what to expect regarding renewal procedures. There will be no effect on small businesses, and no economic cost to persons having to comply is anticipated.

Comments on the proposed amendments may be submitted to Nina Hurter, PT Coordinator, Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701; email: nhurter@mail.capnet.state.tx.us.

The amendments are proposed under the Physical Therapy Practice Act, Title 3, Subtitle H, Chapter 453, Occupations Code, which provides the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with the authority to adopt rules consistent with this Act to carry out its duties in administering this Act.

Title 3, Subtitle H, Chapter 453, Occupations Code is affected by these amendments.

§341.1.Requirements for Renewal.

(a) Biennial renewal. Licensees are required to renew their licenses every two years by the end of the month in which they were originally licensed. A licensee may not provide physical therapy services without a current license or renewal certificate in hand. If a license expires after all required items are submitted, but before the licensee receives the renewal certificate, the licensee may not provide physical therapy services.

(b) General requirements. The renewal application is not complete until all required items are received by the board. The components required for license renewal are:

(1) a signed renewal application form or the online equivalent , documenting completion of board-approved continuing education (CE), as described in §341.2 of this title, concerning Continuing Education;

(2) the renewal fee, and any late fees which may be due; and

(3) a passing score on the jurisprudence examination.

(c) Notification of license expiration. The board will send notification [ mail an application ] to each licensee at least 30 days prior to the license expiration date. The licensee bears the responsibility for ensuring that the license is renewed. [ Licensees should contact the board if they do not receive a renewal application 30 days prior to the expiration date. ]

(d) Late renewal. A renewal application is late if all required items are not postmarked prior to the expiration date of the license. Licensees who do not submit all required items prior to the expiration date are subject to late fees as described.

(1) If the license has been expired for 90 days or less, the late fee is one-half of the examination fee for the license.

(2) If the license has been expired for more than 90 days but less than one year, the late fee is equal to the examination fee for the license. Licensees who are more than 90 days late in renewing a license are not included in the audit, and must submit documentation of continuing education at time of renewal.

(3) If the license has been expired for one year or longer, the person may not renew the license. To obtain a new license, the applicant must take and pass the national examination again and comply with the requirements and procedures for obtaining an original license set by §329.1 of this title (relating to General Licensure Procedure).

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 7, 2005.

TRD-200502322

John P. Maline

Executive Director, Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners

Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 24, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 305-6900


22 TAC §341.20

The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners proposes amendments to §341.20, concerning Licensees Called to Active Military Duty. The changes would extend the waiver of continuing education to all licensees who are called to active duty while serving in the military reserves, and clarifies how the waiver will be applied.

John P. Maline, Executive Director of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, has determined that for the first five-year period the rule is in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the rule.

Mr. Maline also has determined that, for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be the assurance that licensees in the reserves who are called to active military service will not be penalized for that service. There will be no effect on small businesses, and no economic cost to persons having to comply is anticipated.

Comments on the proposed amendments may be submitted to Nina Hurter, PT Coordinator, Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701; email: nhurter@mail.capnet.state.tx.us.

The amendments are proposed under the Physical Therapy Practice Act, Title 3, Subtitle H, Chapter 453, Occupations Code, which provides the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with the authority to adopt rules consistent with this Act to carry out its duties in administering this Act.

Title 3, Subtitle H, Chapter 453, Occupations Code is affected by these amendments.

§341.20.Licensees Called to Active Military Service.

(a) Renewal. A licensee who is a member of the reserves and called to active military service must submit renewal fees within 90 days after active service has ended if their license expired within the months of active service. The regular renewal month will not change. The licensee must submit official documentation [ evidence ] of active service and its inclusive dates.

(b) Continuing education units (CEUs).

(1) A licensee who is a member of the reserves and called to active military service will have his/her CEUs prorated in proportion to the number of months of documented active service.

(2) A licensee whose license expires during the period of active service will be given a complete waiver of CEUs for the past renewal period, and CEUs for months of documented active service in the current renewal cycle will be prorated.

(3) All licensees must take two hours of board-approved programs in ethics and professional responsibility as part of their total CE requirement, which cannot be prorated.

[ (b) Continuing education units (CEUs). A licensee who is a member of the reserves and called to active military service whose license expired during the period of active service will be given a waiver of CEUs. The regular renewal month will not change. The CEUs for the following biennial renewal will be prorated, i.e., eliminating percentages of required CEUs for the months of active service.]

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 7, 2005.

TRD-200502321

John P. Maline

Executive Director, Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners

Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 24, 2005

For further information, please call: (512) 305-6900