TITLE 16.ECONOMIC REGULATION

Part 4. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION

Chapter 64. TEMPORARY COMMON WORKER EMPLOYERS

16 TAC §§64.10, 64.20, 64.70, 64.72, 64.80

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation ("Department") proposes amendments to 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 64, §§64.10, 64.20, 64.70, 64.72, and 64.80, regarding the Temporary Common Worker Employers program.

The proposed rule changes are necessary to update statutory references and conform rule requirements to current law. In addition, the rule changes are needed to reorganize certain provisions for greater clarity and readability and to delete unnecessary provisions. The Department in a separate concurrent rulemaking will propose the repeal of certain rules in 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 64, some of which are replaced by these amended rules.

In §64.10, the definition of "consumer" has been amended and a definition of the term "place of business" has been added to clarify the terms. Also, a definition of the term "temporary common worker employer" has been deleted because the term in defined in statute.

Section 64.20 has been amended to remove the requirement that an applicant request an application from the Department and to update rule cross-references.

The title of §64.70 has been clarified by removing the words "Rights and." Other changes to §64.70 include using the term "license holder" in place of "temporary common worker employer" and removing references to "labor hall," since that term is included in the definition of "place of business." Section 64.70(e) is deleted because it established a mostly unenforceable requirement that license holder and consumers attempt to resolve complaints. New subsections (e) - (h) are taken from former §64.71, which is proposed for repeal in a separate rulemaking.

The title of §64.72 has been amended to clarify that it contains licensee labor hall responsibilities. Language in §64.72(a) has been deleted that required service of process on both the license holder and the license holder's agent.

Section 64.80 has been amended to indicate that application fees are non-refundable.

William H. Kuntz, Jr., Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the proposed amendments are in effect there will be no costs to the state or local government.

Mr. Kuntz also has determined that for each year of the first five-year period the amendments are in effect, the public benefit will be that the rule requirements for temporary common worker employers will be clearer and better organized.

There will be no effect on large, small, or micro-businesses as a result of the proposed amendments. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the rules as amended.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Tamala Fletcher, Legal Assistant, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, facsimile (512) 475-3032, or electronically: tamala.fletcher@license.state.tx.us. The deadline for comments is 30 days after publication in the Texas Register .

The amendments are proposed under Texas Labor Code, Chapter 92 and Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51, which authorizes the Department to adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter and any other law establishing a program regulated by the Department.

The statutory provisions affected by the proposal are those set forth in Texas Labor Code, Chapter 92 and Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51. No other statutes, articles, or codes are affected by the proposal.

§64.10.Definitions.

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

(1) Consumer--A common worker and/or a [ third party ] user of common workers as defined in Texas Labor Code, Chapter 92.

(2) Place of Business--A location, including a labor hall at which a person operates as a temporary common worker employer.

(3) [ (2) ] Registered agent--The individual or entity, designated by the temporary common worker employer to which all departmental communications or correspondence will be addressed.

[(3) Temporary Common Worker Employer--A person that provides common worker employees to a third party user and includes both a temporary common worker agent and a temporary common worker agency.]

§64.20.Licensing Requirements General.

(a) [ Each person desiring a state of Texas temporary common worker employer license shall request an application from the department. ] A separate application and fee must be submitted for each place of business [ or labor hall ] operated in the state.

(b) All applications shall be submitted on a department-approved [ the ] form [ approved by the executive director and provided by the department, ] and must be completed.

(c) The application for a license must include a certificate of insurance showing coverage as required in §64.70(f) [ §64.71(c) of this title (relating to Other Duties of License Holder) ].

§64.70.[ Rights and ] Duties of a License Holder.

(a) A license holder must display the license in a conspicuous place in each place of business [ or labor hall ] operated by the license holder in the state.

(b) A license holder [ Each temporary common worker employer ] must notify the department, in writing, of any changes in information regarding location or ownership , [ . The notification must be received by the department ] no later than 30 days after the change occurs.

(c) A license holder [ Each temporary common worker employer ] shall provide employees and consumers with access to the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the department for the purpose of directing complaints to the department.

(d) A [ The ] license holder must allow department representatives, as part of an inspection or investigation, to enter the business premises during regular business hours and examine and copy any records that relate directly or indirectly to the inspection or investigation being conducted. The department representatives may inspect all records, books, and documents, whether paper or electronic, pertaining to the business operation.

(e) A license holder shall comply with the terms and provisions of, including payment of the common workers, of contracts entered into between the license holder and consumers. [ Each license holder must respond within two working days from its receipt of a written complaint from a consumer, and must attempt to resolve the complaint not later than the 10th day after the date of receipt. If the license holder is unable to resolve the complaint within the specified 10 days, the complaint shall be referred to the department. ]

(f) A license holder shall maintain a policy of insurance with an insurance carrier authorized to do business in the State of Texas in the amount of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate, which insures the license holder against liability for damage to persons or property arising out of the license holder's operation, or ownership of any motor vehicle for the transportation of individuals in connection with their business, activities or operations as a temporary common worker employer.

(g) All vehicles used by a license holder for the transportation of common workers shall:

(1) have displayed prominently on the vehicle the name of the temporary common worker employer and the number of their license issued by the department;

(2) be equipped with one 10 pound BC fire extinguisher or two 5 pound BC fire extinguishers; and

(3) comply with all applicable Texas vehicle inspection and safety regulations.

(h) Each license holder shall, semimonthly or at the time of each payment of wages, furnish each client/worker employed by the labor hall either a detachable part of the check, draft, or voucher paying the employee's wages, or separately, an itemized statement in writing showing in detail each and every deduction made from the wages.

§64.72. Licensee [ Additional Provisions for ] Labor Hall Responsibilities [ Halls ].

(a) An attendant must be on the labor hall premises as an agent for legal process for the temporary common worker employer at all times that common workers are on the premises during normal business hours. [ In addition to service on the registered agent, any process involving a license holder shall be served, in person or by registered mail, on the license holder. ]

(b) - (h) (No change.)

(i) A license holder shall comply with the provisions of all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, regulations, or codes, including, but not limited to, State Department of Health Services food service sanitation regulations, [ Texas Department of Health Rules on Food Service Sanitation; ] mechanical, building, electrical, fire prevention, and life safety codes.

(j) A license holder that violates a prohibition, statute, ordinance, or code set forth above may have its license suspended [ or ] revoked , or the department may refuse to renew its license under Texas Occupations Code §51.353 [ under §64.90 of this title (relating to Sanctions) ].

§64.80.Fees.

(a) The non-refundable application fee for an [ the ] initial license is $550.

(b) The non-refundable application fee for a renewal license is $550.

[(c) These fees are not refundable.]

(c) [ (d) ] Late renewal fees for licenses issued under this chapter are provided under §60.83 of this title (relating to Late Renewal 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 December 9, 2005.

TRD-200505687

William H. Kuntz, Jr.

Executive Director

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Earliest possible date of adoption: January 22, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 463-6208


16 TAC §64.60, §64.71

(Editor's note: The text of the following sections proposed for repeal will not be published. The sections may be examined in the offices of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or in the Texas Register office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation ("Department") proposes the repeal of 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 64, §64.60 and §64.71, regarding the Temporary Common Worker Employers program.

The repeal of these sections is being proposed because they have been deleted either as unnecessary or as inconsistent with statutory requirements, or combined with other sections for clarity.

The Department in a separate concurrent rulemaking action will propose amendments to 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 64 that will replace some of the rules affected by the repeal.

William H. Kuntz, Jr., Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the proposed repeal is in effect there will be no cost to state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the repeal.

Mr. Kuntz also has determined that for each year of the first five-year period the repeal is in effect, the public benefit will be less redundancy in that unnecessary rule language has been deleted.

There will be no effect on large, small, or micro-businesses as a result of the proposed repeal. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the rules as repealed.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Tamala Fletcher, Legal Assistant, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, facsimile (512) 475-3032, or electronically: tamala.fletcher@license.state.tx.us. The deadline for comments is 30 days after publication in the Texas Register .

The repeal is proposed under Texas Labor Code, Chapter 92 and Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51, which authorizes the Department to adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter and any other law establishing a program regulated by the Department.

The statutory provisions affected by the proposal are those set forth in Texas Labor Code, Chapter 92 and Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51. No other statutes, articles, or codes are affected by the proposal.

§64.60.Powers and Duties of the Department and Executive Director.

§64.71.Other Duties of License Holder.

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 December 9, 2005.

TRD-200505686

William H. Kuntz, Jr.

Executive Director

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Earliest possible date of adoption: January 22, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 463-6208


Chapter 82. BARBERS

16 TAC §§82.10, 82.20 - 82.23, 82.28, 82.29, 82.31, 82.32, 82.70 - 82.73, 82.75, 82.76, 82.80, 82.100 - 82.114, 82.120

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation ("Department") proposes amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code, §§82.10, 82.20 - 82.23, 82.28, 82.31, 82.32, 82.70 - 82.73, 82.75, 82.76, and 82.80, regarding the Barbers program. The Department also proposes new rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code, §§82.29, 82.100 - 82.114, and 82.120 regarding the Barbers program.

These proposed new and amended rules are necessary to implement provisions of Senate Bill 411, 79th Legislature, Regular Session. Senate Bill 411 abolished the Texas State Board of Barber Examiners and transferred the licensing and regulation of barbering to the Department. These proposed rules are part of a second phase of rulemaking to implement the transfer of the barber program to the Department. The first phase of Department rules concerning the barber program became effective on December 8, 2005. These proposed rules reorganize provisions for greater clarity and readability and update rule requirements, particularly health and safety requirements for barbers.

A definition of "barber establishment" is added to §82.10 because that term is used in proposed new rules concerning Department inspections. Those new inspection rules were filed with the Texas Register on December 5, 2005 and are scheduled to be published for public comment on December 16, 2005. Other proposed changes to §82.10 are the following: deleting language from the definition of "beard" as a result of a prior change to the cosmetology statute, Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1602; adding definitions of "booth rental permit," "license by reciprocity," and "provisional license" to clarify the purpose of those license and permit types; and deleting the definition of "out of scope" because the substance of that definition now appears in new §82.112(a).

A provision is added to §82.20 specifying that a license application is valid for one year from the date of filing. The requirement in subsection (i) that a licensee notify the Department of a change of mailing address has been moved to §82.70.

In §82.21 provisions relating to examination procedure and eligibility to take an examination have been reorganized and updated. There will no longer be a separate examination application or examination fee that is paid to the Department. Rather, the examination will be part of the license application process after the filing of the license application, with the exception of persons who are eligible to take the written examination early. A provision is added that an examinee must pass the written examination before being eligible to take the practical examination. The minimum age of a model for the practical examination is lowered from 18 to 16 years. The requirements for an examinee’s photo identification are amended to specify the type of identification that is acceptable. Finally, the clothing requirement for an examinee taking the practical examination has been changed to allow a smock or professional attire.

Section 82.22 is amended to incorporate eligibility requirements for a booth rental permit. In addition, a provision is added to require that a barbershop or manicurist specialty shop must be inspected and approved by the Department before operation of the shop. This provision tracks the requirement of Texas Occupations Code, §1603.103(a), added by Senate Bill 411.

In §82.23(a), a change is made to clarify that a school must be in compliance with all requirements of Chapter 82 to be eligible for a permit. Subsection (b) is added to require that an applicant for a barber school permit must provide a current financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant, and, if the financial statement is more than 180 days old, the applicant must also provide a supplemental financial statement. This provision implements the requirement of Texas Occupations Code, §1601.352 that a school be financially sound. Subsection (c) requires that the school be inspected and approved by the Department prior to operation, consistent with Texas Occupations Code, §1603.103(a).

Amendments to §82.28 update and clarify the application process for a reciprocal license. In particular, the rule recognizes that the applicant will pay separate fees for license by reciprocity, the license application, and the law and rules book. The rule also establishes eligibility requirements for a provisional license that may be issued to an applicant for a license by reciprocity. These new eligibility requirements implement Texas Occupations Code, §1603.203, as added by Senate Bill 411, relating to provisional certificates or licenses.

New §82.29 requires that a barber establishment that relocates must apply for a new license and be inspected prior to operation. The rule also requires that if an establishment changes ownership the new owner must apply for a new license within 30 days after the change. A school must be inspected upon a change of ownership but may continue to operate prior to inspection. The rule defines the term "change of ownership," which includes the death or legal incompetency of the owner.

Section 82.31 is amended to change the term of a student permit from one year to two years.

Section 82.32 is amended to remove an unnecessary requirement that a student transferring hours from out of state submit two pictures of the student. A reference to the examination fee, which will no longer be required, is also removed.

In §82.70(c) is amended to refer to the new health and safety provisions. The rule specifies new requirements for licensee clothing while performing barbering services. The rule requires licensees to notify the Department of a name change or change of mailing address. The rule also includes the requirement that a barber or manicurist leasing space on the premises of a barbershop or manicurist specialty shop as an independent contractor obtain a booth rental permit.

In §82.71, amendments to subsection (c) remove specific height and location requirements of a barbershop’s display of the word "barber" as unnecessary. A reference to sanitation requirements is updated. The rule specifies that alterations to a shop’s floor plan must be in compliance with law and rule provisions. The rule clarifies that shops may establish rules of operation and conduct, including rules relating to clothing, that do not conflict with the Department’s rules. Also included are requirements that the permit holder notify the Department of a change in the name of the shop or a change in mailing address.

In §82.72 unnecessary reporting requirements for schools are removed. References to application for enrollment are changed to "student permit" for consistency. The rule specifies that alterations to a school’s floor plan must be in compliance with law and rule provisions. The rule clarifies that schools may establish rules of operation and conduct, including rules relating to absences and clothing, that do not conflict with the Department’s rules. In light of this, the provision specifying requirements for student clothing has been removed. A reference to sanitation requirements is updated. Also, requirements are added that the permit holder notify the Department of a change in the name of the shop or a change in mailing address.

In §82.73 unnecessary provisions concerning student permits are removed. A provision is added that students are responsible for compliance with the Department’s health and safety requirements. The rule requires the student to notify the Department of a change in mailing address. Subsection (h), concerning display of a reenrolled or transferred student’s permit, is deleted as unnecessary.

Section 82.75 is amended to add that a registered examination proctor must notify the Department of a name change or change in mailing address.

Section 82.76 is amended to add that barber technicians are responsible for compliance with the Department’s health and safety standards. In addition, barber technicians must notify the Department of a name change or change in mailing address.

Technical changes are made to §82.80 to clarify that the application and renewal fees for Class A barber, barber technician, and manicurist include a $10 newsletter fee and that the application and renewal fees for a student permit include the $10 law and rules book fee. School fees are relocated to the appropriate subsection of the rule. The reciprocity fee is amended to make it a $100 fee that is in addition to the license application fee. To implement the proposed new inspection rules, a $35 fee is added for reinspection of a shop prior to operation, and a fee is added for each risk-based inspection of a school or shop.

New §82.120 is a renumbering of repealed §82.101. No other changes are made to that section.

New health and safety standard rules are added at §§82.100 to 82.114. These new rules update and supplement existing sanitation rules to accord with accepted industry standards. Section 82.100 contains definitions of key health and safety terms. Section 82.101 contains standards relating to Department-approved disinfectants. The rule describes the manner in which each type of disinfectant may be used. Section 82.102 contains general health and safety requirements, such as requiring a container of liquid disinfectant at each barber chair or station and the removal of hair cuttings as soon as practicable. Section 82.103 describes health and safety standards that apply specifically to hair cutting, styling, treatment, and shaving. Section 82.104 describes health and safety standards that apply specifically to facial services. Section 82.105 prescribes health and safety standards for waxing. Section 82.106 prescribes health and safety standards for manicure and pedicure services. In particular, the rule requires sterilization of tools by use of an autoclave, dry heat, or ultraviolet light. Section 82.107 contains requirements for the use of electric drill bits in manicuring and pedicuring. Section 82.108 contains requirements for footspas. Section 82.109 relates specifically to wig and hairpiece services. Section 82.110 relates specifically to hair weaving. Section 82.111 prescribes the standards for dealing with blood and body fluids. Section 82.112 prohibits certain products and practices, such as Methyl Methacrylate Liquid Monomers (MMA), which is an adhesive that is banned by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in nail services. The rule states that possession on licensed premises of any of the prohibited items is a violation of Department rules. Section 82.113 prohibits use, possession, or storage of products that are banned or deemed to be poisonous or unsafe by the FDA. Finally, §82.114 contains health and safety standards for barber establishments.

William H. Kuntz, Jr., Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the proposed amendments and new rules are in effect there will be no significant cost to state government as a result of enforcing or administering the proposed rules. There will be some decrease in revenue from the elimination of separate fees for examinations. There will be an increase in revenue from the new $35 fee for a reinspection of a shop before operation and from the new $150 fee for a risk-based inspection. The revenue from these fees should be sufficient to offset additional costs to the Department. These costs result from additional inspections that are required under inspection rules proposed in a separate rulemaking. There will be no cost to local government. The additional inspections and additional fees result from statutory changes in Senate Bill 411.

Mr. Kuntz also has determined that for each year of the first five-year period the amended and new rules are in effect, the public benefit will be increased health and safety by having clear and up-to-date standards for licensees. The public will also benefit from the elimination of some unnecessary regulatory requirements.

There will be some additional cost to persons who are required to comply with the rules, including small or micro-businesses. Barber licensees who perform manicure and pedicure services will be required to sterilize tools using an autoclave, dry heat, or ultraviolet light. There likely will be some cost to the licensee in acquiring an autoclave or other sterilizer. This sterilization requirement results from statutory changes made by the Texas Legislature. In addition, establishments that are subject to risk-based inspections will be required to pay the new $150 for each risk-based inspection. Shops that are not approved on initial inspection prior to operation will be required to pay the new $35 fee for a reinspection. There also will be some decreased costs of compliance as a result of the elimination of unnecessary regulatory requirements.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Tamala Fletcher, Legal Assistant, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, or facsimile (512) 475-3032, or electronically: tamala.fletcher@license.state.tx.us. The deadline for comments is 30 days after publication in the Texas Register .

The amendments and new rules are proposed under Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 51, 1601 and 1603 which authorizes the Department to adopt rules as necessary to implement these chapters. In particular, the rules implement provisions of Senate Bill 411, 79th Legislature, Regular Session.

The statutory provisions affected by the proposal are those set forth in Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 51, 1601 and 1603. No other statutes, articles, or codes are affected by the proposal.

§82.10.Definitions.

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

(1) Act--Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 1601 and 1603.

(2) Barber Establishment--A barbershop, manicurist specialty shop, or school, licensed under the Act.

(3) [ (2) ] Barber Refresher Course--A department-approved course to renew or update the skills of a currently licensed barber, or a barber who has not practiced for a period of time, or to prepare a formerly licensed barber for the examination.

(4) [ (3) ] Barber School--When used in this chapter includes both barber schools and barber colleges.

(5) [ (4) ] Beard--The beard extends from below the line of demarcation and includes all facial hair regardless of texture and shall only be trimmed, shaped or cut by a licensed barber.

(6) [ (5) ] Board--The Advisory Board on Barbering.

(7) Booth Rental Permit--A permit that allows a barber or manicurist to lease space on the premises of a barbershop or manicurist specialty shop to engage in the practice of barbering as an independent contractor.

(8) [ (6) ] Commission--The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.

(9) [ (7) ] Department--The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(10) [ (8) ] Hair Relating to Haircutting--The hair extending from the scalp of the head is recognized as the hair trimmed, shaped or cut in the process of hair cutting.

(11) [ (9) ] License--A license, permit, certificate, or registration issued under the authority of the Act.

(12) License by reciprocity--A process that permits a barber license holder from another jurisdiction or foreign country to obtain a Texas barber license without repeating barber education or examination license requirements.

(13) [ (10) ] Line of Demarcation between "the hair" and "the beard"--The demarcation boundary between scalp hair ("the hair") and facial hair ("the beard") is a line drawn from the bottom of the ear.

[ (11) Out of Scope--]

[ (A) The use of any blade or cutting tool for the purpose of removing any or all corns or calluses is considered a medical practice and is prohibited. The possession or storage of any blade or cutting tool for the purpose as contemplated by this rule is prima facie evidence of use.]

[ (B) The use of any drill or similar tool designed for use by a manicurist or pedicurist is prohibited without proof of certification of training of that manicurist or pedicurist through a program approved by the department.]

[ (C) Any chemical currently not approved for a particular use by the EPA, FDA, or any other governmental agency is prohibited.]

[ (D) Or any other practice prohibited by the Act or these rules.]

(14) Provisional license--A license that allows a person to practice barbering in Texas pending the department’s approval or denial of that person’s application for licensure by reciprocity.

(15) [ (12) ] Registered Examination Proctor--An individual authorized by the Department to evaluate or grade a practical examination for the department for a certificate or license issued under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1601.

(16) [ (13) ] Sideburn--A sideburn may be part of a hair cut or style that is a continuation of the natural scalp hair growth, and must not extend below the bottom of the ear lobe, and must not be connected to any other bearded area on the face. Only a licensed barber shall trim, shape or cut the sideburns with any type of razor.

§82.20.Licensing, Permitting and Certification Requirements--Individuals.

(a) To be eligible for a Class A Barber Certificate, a Teacher’s Certificate, Barber Technician License, Manicurist License, or Student Permit, an applicant must:

(1) submit the application on a Department approved form;

(2) pass the applicable examination;

(3) pay the fee required under §82.80; and

(4) meet other applicable requirements of the Act and this section.

(b) Class A Barber Certificate--To be eligible for a Class A barber certificate, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Texas Occupations Code §1601.253;

(c) Teacher’s Certificate--To be eligible for a teacher’s certificate, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Texas Occupations Code §1601.254;

(d) Barber Technician License--To be eligible for a Barber Technician License, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Texas Occupations Code §1601.256;

(e) Manicurist License--To be eligible for a Manicurist license, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Texas Occupations Code §1601.257;

(f) Student Permit--To be eligible for a Student permit, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Texas Occupations Code §1601.260;

(g) Registered Examination Proctor--To be eligible for an Examination Proctor registration, an applicant must:

(1) have held an active teacher’s certificate for at least two of the five years preceding the application;

(2) hold an active teacher’s certificate;

(3) obtain a certificate of completion from a department approved training course;

(4) submit a completed application for initial registration on a form approved by the department; and

(5) pay the applicable fee under §82.80.

(h) A license application is valid for one year from the date it is filed with the department. [ Any person who holds a certificate of registration, permit, or license issued by the department shall notify the department in writing of any name change within thirty days and request a revised registration, permit or license. ]

[ (i) It is the responsibility of licensees to maintain a current mailing address on file with the department. All licensees must notify the department not later than 14 calendar days following any change of mailing address.]

§82.21.License Requirements--Examinations.

(a) To be eligible for a department examination, an applicant must:

(1) submit a completed license application on a department-approved form;

(2) pay the applicable license application fee under §82.80; and

(3) have completed the number of curriculum hours required by this chapter and the Act.

(b) [ (a) ] For a Class A barber or teacher certificate, a student is eligible to take the written examination when the department receives proof of completion of 1,000 curriculum hours, as specified by Texas Occupations Code, §1603.255, relating to early examination. [ 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. ]

(c) [ (b) ] Examinees must pass the written examination before being eligible to take the practical examination. [ Each applicant shall submit to the department the following: ]

[ (1) the application for examination form;]

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

[ (3) the examination fee;]

[ (4) 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.]

[ (c) Each school will be furnished schedules of examination dates and locations. Students will not be individually notified. Each barber school is responsible for ensuring that applications for examinations are provided to the department no later than the 15th day of the month prior to the date on which the student is scheduled to take any examination, written or practical.]

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

(e) 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.

(f) The examinee shall provide a model, of 16 [ 18 ] years of age or older, on whom to demonstrate the practical work.

[ (g) 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.]

(g) [ (h) ] To be admitted to an examination, the [ The ] examinee must present [ shall provide ] a current, valid government-issued photo identification , which includes the applicant’s full name and date of birth .

(h) Examinees are required to wear a smock or professional attire for the practical examination.

[ (i) The department will notify an examinee of the results of the examination by letter. The letter will be sent to the student in care of the barber school that he or she attended.]

(i) [ (j) ] The department will notify an examinee if the examinee fails either or both portions of the examination. If an examinee fails any part of the examination, he or she will be required to [ complete a new exam application; submit a new examination fee; and ] retake the entire failed portion, either written or practical, or both portions in the event the entire examination was failed.

(j) [ (k) ] Any student or [ examination ] applicant having had a name change during his or her enrollment at any department licensed barber school must notify the department in writing prior to the date on which the student or [ examination ] applicant is scheduled to take any examination, written or practical.

§82.22.Permit Requirements--Barbershops , [ and ] Manicurist Specialty Shops , and Booth Rental.

(a) To be eligible for a Barbershop or Manicurist Specialty Shop Permit, or a Booth Rental Permit, an applicant must:

(1) submit the application on a department approved form;

(2) pay the fee required under §82.80; and

(3) meet other applicable requirements of the Act and this chapter [ section ].

(b) Barbershop Permit--To be eligible for a barbershop permit, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Texas Occupations Code §1601.303.

(c) Manicurist Specialty Shop Permit--To be eligible for a Manicurist Specialty Shop Permit, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Texas Occupations Code §1601.305.

(d) Booth Rental Permit--To be eligible for a booth rental permit, an applicant must hold a valid Department-issued Class A barber certificate or manicurist license and meet the requirements of this section.

(e) A barbershop or manicurist specialty shop must be inspected and approved by the Department prior to the operation of the shop. To ensure timely inspection, an applicant should submit a completed application at least 45 days in advance of the anticipated opening date.

§82.23.Permit Requirements--Barber Schools.

(a) To be eligible for a Barber School Permit, an applicant must:

(1) submit the application on a department approved form;

(2) pay the fee required under §82.80 and any required fee under §82.40; and

(3) meet other applicable requirements of the Act and this chapter [ section ].

(b) An applicant must provide a current financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant. If the financial statement is more than 180 days old, an applicant must also provide a supplemental financial statement dated to within 180 days of the application. [ Barber School Permit--To be eligible for a barber school permit, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1601, Subchapter H. ]

(c) A school must be inspected and approved by the Department prior to the operation of the school. To ensure timely inspection, an applicant should submit a completed application at least 45 days in advance of the anticipated opening date. [ The department shall inspect a proposed new barber school to determine that it fulfills all requirements of the department, applicable rules, and the Act. The required inspection (permit) fee or the re-inspection fee must be received by the department before the initial inspection or re-inspection will be scheduled. ]

(d) An applicant must provide a current financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant. If the financial statements are more than 180 days old, an applicant must also provide a supplemental financial statement dated to within 180 days of the application.

§82.28.Reciprocity or Endorsement and Provisional Licensure .

(a) The examination requirement shall be waived for any person who completes the application for and payment of fees prescribed by the department for a certificate of registration, license, or permit and who submits satisfactory proof that he or she holds a current, valid certificate, license or permit from another state or country that has substantially equivalent licensing requirements to those of the State of Texas.

(b) Applicant must [ provide ]:

(1) submit a [ The ] completed application on a department-approved form; [ , all required documents, and fees for a Class A registered barber certificate and the fee for the current law and rules book published by the department must be submitted to the department office in Austin. ]

(2) pay the fee for license by reciprocity, the applicable license application fee, and the law and rules book fee, under §82.80; [ Proof that the applicant is ]

(3) be at least 16 years of age and have [ has ] at least a seventh grade education ; [ . ]

(4) [ (3) ] hold a [ A ] current original barber license from the home licensing state or country ; and [ . ]

[ (4) 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. ]

[ (5) One current two-inch by two-inch process photograph (not Polaroid).]

(5) provide one of the following:

(A) [ (6) ] a [ 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 in good standing ; or [ . ]

(B) if the applicant is from a territory or foreign country, provide documents verified by a certified credentialing agency confirming that the licensure in the territory or foreign country was obtained by standards substantially equivalent to those of Texas.

(c) 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.

(d) The department may issue a provisional license to applicants currently licensed in another jurisdiction who file an application for a Texas barber license by reciprocity.

(e) To be eligible for a provisional license, an applicant must:

(1) file a completed application for a Texas barber license by reciprocity;

(2) provide information sufficient for the department to verify the applicant’s licensure in good standing, for at least two years immediately preceding the person’s Texas application, in the same license type for which the person seeks the certificate or license; and

(3) have been licensed in a jurisdiction or foreign country in which the requirements for obtaining the same certificate or license are substantially equivalent to the requirements under the Act, including passage of a national examination or other examination recognized by the commission relating to the practice of the profession.

(f) Licensure in good standing means that a person must hold an active and valid license in another jurisdiction or foreign country.

(g) A person issued a provisional license may perform those acts of barbering authorized by the provisional certificate or license pending the department’s approval or denial of an applicant’s license by reciprocity.

(h) A provisional certificate or license is valid until the date the department approves or denies the application for licensure by reciprocity. The department must approve or deny a provisional certificate or license holder’s application for a certificate or license by reciprocity not later than the 180th day after the date the provisional certificate or license is issued.

(i) The department shall issue a certificate or license by reciprocity to the provisional certificate or license holder if the person is eligible to hold a certificate or license under the Act.

(j) An applicant for licensure by reciprocity is eligible for a provisional certificate or license only once. A person who is denied licensure by reciprocity and subsequently reapplies for licensure by reciprocity is not eligible to obtain additional provisional certificates or licenses to practice barbering in Texas.

§82.29.Establishment Relocation, Change of Ownership, School Owner Death or Incompetency.

(a) Under the Act, a license is not transferable.

(b) If an establishment relocates, the licensee must apply for a new establishment license and the new establishment must be inspected prior to operation under the Act.

(c) If an establishment changes ownership, the new owner must apply for a license within 30 days after the change of ownership. Additionally, a school must be inspected but may continue to operate prior to inspection. A change of ownership is defined as:

(1) For a sole proprietorship, the licensee no longer owns and/or operates the establishment.

(2) For a partnership, the partnership is dissolved.

(3) For a corporation, the corporation is sold to another person or entity. A change of ownership does not include corporate officer or stockholder restructuring.

(4) The death or legal incompetency of the owner.

§82.31.Licenses--License Terms.

(a) The following licenses issued under this chapter shall have a term of two years from the date of issuance:

(1) Class A Barber Certificate;

(2) Teacher’s Certificate;

(3) Barber Technician License;

(4) Manicurist License;

(5) Barbershop Permit;

(6) Manicurist Specialty Shop Permit; [ and ]

(7) Booth Rental Permit ; and [ . ]

(8) Student Permit.

(b) The following licenses issued under this chapter shall have a term of one year from the date of issuance:

[ (1) Student Permit;]

(1) [ (2) ] Barber School Permit; and

(2) [ (3) ] Examination Proctor Registration.

§82.32.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 providing to the department:

(1) an official transcript from the school attended, showing hours credited;

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

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

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

[ (5) payment of applicable examination fee.]

(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 permit is issued.

§82.70.Responsibilities of Individual License Holders.

(a) Only a permitted barber school or a licensed barber may advertise in the yellow pages of the telephone directory under "Barber."

(b) A licensed barber who is enrolled in a barber refresher course cannot at the same time be employed or serve as a manager or instructor in the school.

(c) License holders, including Class A barbers, teachers, barber technicians and manicurists are responsible for compliance with the health and safety standards of this chapter [ sanitation requirements of §82.100 ].

(d) Licensees shall wear clean top and bottom outer garments and footwear while performing services authorized under the Act. Outer garments include tee shirts, blouses, sweaters, dresses, smocks, pants, jeans, shorts, and other similar clothing and does not include lingerie or see-through fabric.

(e) Licensees shall notify the department in writing of any name change within thirty days of the change.

(f) Licensees shall maintain a current mailing address on file with the department and must notify the department not later than thirty days following any change of mailing address.

§82.71.Responsibilities of Shop Owner and/or Shop Manager.

(a) The owner of a barbershop or manicurist specialty shop and the shop manager in whose name the shop permit is jointly issued, if different from the owner, shall both be responsible individually and jointly for ensuring that all persons who work in a shop are properly licensed at all times. Individuals who do not hold a current license and/or permit required by the department shall not be allowed to engage in barbering. Shop owners and shop managers commit an offense in violation of department rules if an individual with an expired license or permit or no license or no permit engages in barbering in a shop.

(b) Shop owners and/or shop managers shall verify that all employees and independent contractors have current licenses and permits, as applicable.

(c) The shop owner and/or shop manager shall maintain a current list of all individuals who work in a shop at the time of inspection including employees and independent contractors who engage in barbering. The list is to be made available to department inspectors upon demand. The list shall contain at least the following information:

(1) name of each individual working in the shop;

(2) the file number (license number) for each individual;

(3) the booth rental permit number for each independent contractor (booth renter) whose booth rental permit was issued on or after September 1, 2004;

(4) whether the individual is an employee or an independent contractor who engages in barbering;

(5) the type of license or permit held by the individual (e.g., barber, manicurist);

(6) the expiration date of the individual's license and/or permit; and

(7) the expiration date of the independent contractor's booth rental permit.

(d) Each barbershop may display a barber pole. This pole shall be the traditional red, white with the optional blue.

(e) In addition, barbershops shall display on the exterior of the building or premises a sign containing the words "Barber Shop" or "Barber Salon" or any phrase containing the word "Barber" [ on the entrance door or window of the shop in letters at least three inches high ].

(f) A barbershop or specialty shop shall not prepare for sale or consumption food and drink except by vending machine, any food or drink must be disposed of in a closed container and the shop shall be separated by a solid wall and have a separate entrance if located in the same building with a restaurant or food preparation area. This rule will not apply to a licensed barbershop or specialty shop in a department store when the sale of food and drink is not immediately adjacent to the shop.

(g) No products may be sold in a barbershop or specialty shop other than products related to the practicing of barbering, including, but not limited to shampoos and treatment products, hair dyes, bleaches, wigs, toupees and hairpieces, cosmetic preparations and skin treatments, manicuring preparations, and implements, appliances, or ornaments used on the hair, skin, or nails.

(h) Permit holders are responsible for compliance with the health and safety standards of this chapter [ sanitation requirements of §82.100 ].

(i) Alterations to the shop’s floor plan must be in compliance with the requirements of the Act and this chapter.

(j) Shops may establish rules of operation and conduct, which may include rules relating to clothing, that do not conflict with this chapter.

(k) Permit holders shall notify the department in writing of any name change of the shop within thirty days of the change.

(l) Permit holders shall maintain a current mailing address on file with the department and must notify the department not later than thirty days following any change of mailing address.

§82.72.Responsibilities of Barber Schools.

(a) If a barber school changes ownership, the new owner shall notify the department of the change and apply for a new permit from the department within thirty days of the change of ownership.

(b) The department shall inspect a barber school that has changed ownership to determine that it fulfills all requirements of the department and of the Act.

(c) A new permit fee shall be required from a barber school that has changed ownership.

[ (d) Each barber school must inform the department in writing which hours and days the school is open and closed.]

(d) [ (e) ] A barber school must have one barber chair available for each student in attendance on the practical floor. Additional students in attendance must be assigned to the beginner's department or theory classroom.

(e) [ (f) ] A barber school shall furnish each student within seven days of the student's enrollment his or her own copy of the law and rules book published by the department. Each student shall retain permanent ownership of the books so that he or she will have ready access to and be knowledgeable of the laws and rules that regulate barbering.

(f) [ (g) ] The barber school must issue within seven days of enrollment each student his or her own textbook or books which shall contain all subjects referred to in Texas Occupations Code §1601.558. The department must approve each textbook or books before it may be used in the barber school curriculum.

(g) [ (h) ] Within 30 days of enrollment, a barber school shall furnish to or ensure that each student is equipped with his or her own personal tools which must include the following:

(1) one professional electric clipper of modern design;

(2) one neck duster;

(3) one barber shears;

(4) one thinning shears;

(5) one razor equipped with disposable blades;

(6) three barber combs;

(7) one styptic powder or liquid styptic;

(8) one tool kit (carrying kit);

(9) one hair styling brush;

(10) one neck clip;

(11) one can clipper oil;

(12) two washable uniforms;

(13) one hand held hair dryer; and

(14) one T-edger or outliner.

(h) [ (i) ] Optional equipment for the kit will be as follows:

(1) one razor strop;

(2) one razor hone; and

(3) one straight razor.

(i) [ (j) ] No student may take instruction or accrue hours for practical work unless he or she is equipped with the tools required above.

(j) [ (k) ] Each barber school shall have:

(1) for each student in attendance on the practical floor, enrolled in a manicurist course outlined in § 82.120 [ 82.101 ], one complete manicure table, one complete set of manicuring implements for plain and sculptured nails, and one textbook with complete instructions;

(2) an adequate supply of permanent wave rods;

(3) a minimum of two canvas-type wig blocks;

(4) two mannequins, one long-haired and one short-haired;

(5) a minimum of one wig, one hairpiece, and one hairwoven piece;

(6) clock;

(7) bulletin board;

(8) fire extinguisher with current inspection report; and

(9) teacher's desk in classroom.

(k) [ (l) ] Each classroom consultant to theory instruction in a barber school shall have a valid Texas barber teacher's certificate, an academic degree or specialized training or expertise in the subject being taught if the subject pertains to material relating to barbering.

(l) [ (m) ] A student teacher may instruct theory only if assisted by a person holding a teaching certificate.

(m) [ (n) ] Whenever an approved barber school is without the services of at least one teacher who has a valid Texas barber teacher's certificate for all or any portion of three consecutive business days, no [ the owner, manager, or authorized agent of the school must notify the department in writing. This notification must be on or before the seventh calendar day following the first day of the absence, and must explain the absence and its duration or expected duration. No ] instruction may be provided, and no student shall accrue hours for either practical work or theory for the duration of such absence.

(n) [ (o) ] A barber school shall submit each application for student permit [ enrollment ] which shall include the following items;

(1) The original of the application for student permit [ enrollment ] form.

(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.

(o) [ (p) ] Application for a student permit [ enrollment in a barber school ] must be sent to the department in complete form within ten days of actual date of enrollment.

(p) [ (q) ] Each barber school approved by the department shall include in its instruction the curriculum approved by the department.

[ (r) All hours earned by a student in a barber refresher course must be reported to the department on the school's monthly progress report, and the student permit must be returned by the school owner or manager within 7 days to the department when the student has completed 300 hours. ]

(q) [ (s) ] No business other than the teaching and practicing of barbering can be operated on the premises of a barber school, with the exception of vending machines or retail products directly relating to hair care.

(r) [ (t) ] Only a permitted barber school or a licensed barber may advertise in the yellow pages of the telephone directory under "Barber."

(s) Schools may establish rules of operation and conduct, which may include rules relating to student clothing, that do not conflict with this chapter.

[ (u) A student enrolled in a barber school must wear a clean uniform or smock during school hours.]

(t) [ (v) ] Barber schools are responsible for compliance with the health and safety standards of this chapter [ sanitation requirements of §82.100 ].

[ (w) Barber schools are responsible for compliance with the reporting requirements of §82.102].

(u) Alterations to the school’s floor plan must be in compliance with the requirements of the Act and this chapter.

(v) Permit holders shall notify the department in writing of any name change of the school within thirty days of the change.

(w) Permit holders shall maintain a current mailing address on file with the department and must notify the department not later than thirty days following any change of mailing address.

§82.73.Responsibilities of Students.

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

(a) [ (b) ] After the department receives the completed student permit application [ for enrollment ] the department will issue a student permit which gives the student the right to do barber service only in the school. Affixed to the student permit will be a current photograph furnished by the student to the school in accordance with §82.72. No student permit is valid unless this photograph is attached thereto.

[ (c) A student permit expires 12 months after the date of enrollment. If a student has not completed the 1,500 hours required by §82.101 within 12 months from the date of enrollment, upon request by the school the department will reissue the student permit for an additional 12 month period.]

(b) [ (d) ] The student is responsible for ensuring that a student permit is on display at all times during the student’s enrollment at or near the student’s [ students ] work station. No student may accrue hours for practical work or theory unless the permit is displayed in accordance with this subsection.

(c) [ (e) ] When a student withdraws or otherwise interrupts his or her training in a barber school, for more than 60 days, after last date of attendance, the school shall send the student permit to the department within seven days after such withdraw, or interruption. The manager or owner of the barber school shall write on the permit the last day of the student's attendance and the number of credit hours accrued by the student and shall sign the student permit.

(d) [ (f) ] If a student returns to the same barber school after interruption the school shall notify the department in writing and a student permit shall be reissued.

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

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

(2) Upon receipt of the department’s transfer notification the manager or owner of the barber school shall, within seven days of receipt of the department’s transfer notification, send to the department the student permit with the following information written on the permit:

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

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

(C) the manager’s or owner’s signature.

(f) Students are responsible for compliance with the health and safety standards of this chapter.

(g) Students shall maintain a current mailing address on file with the department and must notify the department not later than thirty days following any change of mailing address.

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

§82.75.Responsibilities of Registered Examination Proctor.

(a) Responsibilities of Registrant

(1) A registrant shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all standards, specifications, and procedures established by the commission or department relating to the evaluation or grading of practical examinations.

(2) A registrant shall be knowledgeable of and have expertise in the subject matter(s) of the practical examination. It is the obligation of the registered examination proctor to exercise reasonable judgment and skill in the evaluation or grading of practical examinations conducted under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1601.

(3) A registrant shall be professional, honest and trustworthy in the evaluation or grading of practical examinations and any activities related to evaluating or grading practical examinations.

(4) A registrant must hold a current and active teacher certification throughout the entire period of the registration.

(5) A registrant shall notify the department in writing of any name change within thirty days of the change.

(6) A registrant shall maintain a current mailing address on file with the department and must notify the department not later than thirty days following any change of mailing address.

(b) Responsibilities of Registrant--Prohibited Acts

(1) A registrant shall not perform as an examination proctor without a current and active examination proctor registration.

(2) A registrant shall not evaluate or grade a practical examination of an applicant who is the registrant’s current student.

(3) A registrant shall not evaluate or grade a practical examination of an applicant who is the registrant’s current employee, employer or co-worker.

(4) A registrant shall not evaluate or grade a practical examination of an applicant who is related to the registrant by family or by other personal or financial interest or relationship.

(5) A registrant shall not knowingly furnish false, misleading, inaccurate, or deceitful information about an applicant or an applicant’s performance on a practical examination.

(6) A registrant shall not engage in any act or practice that constitutes a threat, coercion or extortion of an applicant.

(7) A registrant shall not ask for or receive directly from an applicant anything in connection to a registrant’s evaluation or grading of an applicant.

(8) A registrant shall not state or imply that the department will grant or approve an applicant’s certificate or license, or that the applicant will pass the examination.

(9) A registrant shall not engage in any activity that constitutes dishonesty or misrepresentation of or relating to the registrant’s responsibilities.

§82.76.Responsibilities of Barber Technician.

(a) A barber technician may:

(1) assist the barber in shampooing and sterilizing in a barbershop and shall work under the direction of a registered Class A barber; and

(2) give massages, administer facial treatments, and apply makeup.

(b) A barber technician may not cut hair.

(c) Barber technicians are responsible for compliance with the health and safety standards of this chapter.

(d) Barber technicians shall notify the department in writing of any name change within thirty days of the change.

(e) Barber technicians shall maintain a current mailing address on file with the department and must notify the department not later than thirty days following any change of mailing address.

§82.80.Fees.

(a) Application Fees:

(1) Class A Registered Barber License--$90 (includes $10 newsletter fee)

(2) Barber Teacher Certificate--$70

(3) Barber Technician License--$90 (includes $10 newsletter fee)

(4) Manicurist License--$40 (includes $10 newsletter fee)

(5) Student Permit--$35 (includes $10 law and rules book fee )

[ (6) Barber by Endorsement or Reciprocity from Other States--$180 (includes law and rules book)]

(6) [ (7) ] Registered Examination Proctor--$25

(7) [ (8) ] Barbershop Permit--$60

(8) [ (9) ] Manicurist Specialty Shop Permit--$50

(9) [ (10) ] Booth Rental Permit--$50

(10) School Original Inspection (Permit)--$1,000

(b) Renewal Fees:

(1) Class A Registered Barber License--$90 (includes $10 newsletter fee)

(2) Barber Teacher Certificate--$70

(3) Barber Technician License--$90 (includes $10 newsletter fee)

(4) Manicurist License--$40 (includes $10 newsletter fee)

(5) Student Permit--$35 (includes $10 law and rules book fee )

[ (6) Barber by Endorsement or Reciprocity from Other States--$180 (includes law and rules book)]

(6) [ (7) ] Registered Examination Proctor--$25

(7) [ (8) ] Barbershop Permit--$60

(8) [ (9) ] Manicurist Specialty Shop Permit--$50

(9) [ (10) ] Booth Rental Permit--$50

(10) School Permit--$300

(c) License by Reciprocity or Endorsement--$100 [ Barber School Fees: ]

[ (1) Original Inspection (Permit)--$1,000]

[ (2) Re-inspection--$500]

[ (3) School (Renewal) Permit--$300]

[ (d) Examination Fees:]

[ (1) Student Barber--$40]

[ (2) Student Manicurist--$40]

[ (3) Student Teacher--$70]

[ (4) Five-year Barber Teacher--$70]

[ (5) Expired License Barber (Old Texan)--$75]

(d) [ (e) ] Issuance of a revised or duplicate license, certificate or permit--$25

(e) [ (f) ] Verification of license, permit or certificate to other states--$25

(f) [ (g) ] Law and Rules Book Fee--$10

(g) [ (h) ] Registered Examination Proctor Department Training Course--$50

(h) [ (i) ] Late renewals fees for licenses, certificates and permits issued under this chapter are provided under §60.83 of this title (relating to Late Renewal Fees).

(i) Inspection Fees (for each occurrence):

(1) Reinspection of shop prior to operation--$35

(2) Reinspection of school prior to operation--$500

(3) Risk-based Inspection Fees for schools and shops--$150

§82.100.Health and Safety Definitions.

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

(1) Chlorine bleach solutions--A chemical used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and hard, non-porous surfaces; solution should be mixed fresh at least once per day. As used in this chapter, chlorine bleach solutions fall into two categories based on concentration and exposure time:

(A) Low level disinfection (100 - 200 ppm)--Add one teaspoon (5ml) household (5.25%) bleach to one liter water. Soak 10 minutes minimum.

(B) High level disinfection (1,000 ppm)--Add five teaspoons (25ml) household (5.25%) bleach to one liter water. Soak 20 minutes minimum.

(2) Clean or cleansing--Washing with liquid soap and water, detergent, antiseptics, or other adequate methods. Cleansing is not disinfection.

(3) Disinfect or disinfection--The use of chemicals to destroy pathogens on implements and other hard, nonporous surfaces to render an item safe for handling, use, and disposal.

(4) Disinfectant--In this chapter, one of the following department-approved chemicals:

(A) an EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal disinfectant used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions;

(B) a chlorine bleach solution consisting of 3/4 cup of 5.25% per gallon of water; or

(C) an Isopropyl alcohol used at a concentration of at least 70% and ethyl alcohol used at a concentration of at least 90%.

(5) EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal disinfectant--When used according to manufacturer’s instructions, a chemical that is a low-level disinfectant used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and hard, non-porous surfaces.

(6) Isopropyl or Ethyl alcohol--Isopropyl alcohol used at a concentration of at least 70% and ethyl alcohol used at a concentration of at least 90% are chemicals that are a low-level disinfectant used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements.

(7) Multi-use items--Items constructed of hard materials with smooth surfaces such as metal, glass, or plastic typically for use on more than one client. The term includes but is not limited to such items as clippers, scissors, combs, nippers, and some nails files.

(8) Single-use items--Porous items made or constructed of cloth, wood, or other absorbent materials having rough surfaces usually intended for single use including but not limited to such items as tissues, orangewood sticks, cotton balls, some buffer blocks, and gauze.

(9) Sterilize or sterilization--To make free from live bacteria or other microorganisms by use of an autoclave, dry heat or ultraviolet light.

§82.101.Health and Safety Standards--Department-Approved Disinfectants.

(a) EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal disinfectants shall be used as follows:

(1) Implements and surfaces shall first be thoroughly cleaned of all visible debris prior to disinfection.

(2) Some disinfectants may be sprayed on the instruments, tools, or equipment to be disinfected. EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal disinfectants become inactivated and ineffective when visibly contaminated with debris, hair, dirt and particulates.

(3) Disinfectants in which implements are to be immersed shall be prepared fresh daily or more often if solution becomes diluted or soiled.

(4) In all cases the disinfectant shall be used in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendation or other guidance in this rule.

(5) These chemicals are harsh and may affect the long term use of scissors and other sharp objects. Therefore, the Department recommends leaving items in solution in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendation for effective disinfection.

(b) Chlorine bleach solutions shall be used as follows:

(1) Chlorine bleach at the appropriate concentration is an effective disinfectant for all purposes in a salon.

(2) Chlorine bleach solutions shall be mixed daily at the following minimum standard: 3/4 cup of 5.25% bleach per gallon of water.

(3) Chlorine bleach shall be kept in a closed covered container and not exposed to sunlight.

(4) Chlorine bleach may affect the long-term use of scissors and other sharp objects so the Department does not recommend leaving items in bleach solution beyond 2 minutes for effective disinfection (5 minutes if disinfecting for blood contamination).

(5) Chlorine bleach vapors might react with vapors from other chemicals. Therefore chlorine bleach shall not be placed or stored near other chemicals used in salons (i.e. acrylic monomers, alcohol, or other disinfecting products) or near flame.

(6) Used or soiled chlorine bleach solution shall be properly disposed of each day.

(c) Isopropyl or Ethyl alcohols shall be used as follows:

(1) Isopropyl alcohol at a concentration of at least 70% and ethyl alcohol at a concentration of at least 90% are low-level disinfectants.

(2) Alcohol shall not be used for blood spills.

(3) All alcohol shall be kept in a covered container. Alcohol deteriorates in some plastics, metals and rubber items.

(4) Alcohol may affect the long-term use of scissors and other sharp objects.

(5) The Department recommends leaving items in alcohol in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation for effective disinfection. When using alcohol on surfaces other than non-porous materials, the time of contact shall be between 1 to 3 minutes after proper cleaning that removed all visible debris.

(6) Alcohol may be sprayed onto porous or absorbent surfaces after cleaning, with contact time on the surface of the item for at least 1 minute, provided the porous items have not contacted broken or unhealthy skin or nails.

§82.102.Health and Safety Standards--General Requirements.

(a) All barber establishments and licensees shall utilize clean and disinfected equipment, tools, implements, and supplies in accordance with this Chapter, and shall employ good hygiene habits while providing barbering services.

(b) A licensee may not perform services on a client if the licensee has reason to believe the client has a contagious condition such as head lice, nits, ringworm; or inflamed, infected, broken, raised or swollen skin or nail tissue; or an open wound or sore in the area to be serviced.

(c) Multi-use equipment, implements, tools or materials not addressed in this chapter shall be cleaned and disinfected before use on each client.

(d) Single-use equipment, implements, tools or porous items not addressed in this rule shall be discarded after use on a single client.

(e) Electrical equipment that cannot be immersed in liquid shall be wiped clean and disinfected prior to each use on a client.

(f) All clean and disinfected implements and materials when not in use shall be stored in a clean, dry, debris-free environment including but not limited to drawers, cases, tool belts, rolling trays, or hung from hooks. They must be stored separate from soiled implements and materials. Ultraviolet electrical sanitizers are permissible for use as a dry storage container. Non-barber related supplies must be stored in separate drawers or locations.

(g) A container of liquid disinfectant shall be located at each barber chair or station in a barber establishment to be used to disinfect combs, brushes, scissors or other equipment which may be safely immersed in a liquid disinfectant.

(h) Shampoo bowls and manicure tables shall be disinfected prior to use for each client.

(i) Floors in barber establishments shall be thoroughly cleaned each day. All hair cuttings shall be removed as soon as practicable.

(j) All trash containers must be emptied daily and kept clean by washing or using plastic liners.

(k) Hand washing facilities, including hot and cold running water must be provided for employees.

(l) Clean towels shall be used on each client.

(m) Soiled towels shall be removed after use on each client and deposited in a suitable receptacle.

(n) Each barber establishment shall keep all products used in the conduct of their business properly labeled in compliance with OSHA requirements.

§82.103.Health and Safety Standards--Hair Cutting, Styling, Treatment and Shaving Services.

(a) Barbers shall wash their hands with soap and water, or use a liquid hand sanitizer, prior to performing any services on a client.

(b) All equipment, implements, tools and materials shall be properly cleaned and disinfected in accordance with this rule prior to servicing each client.

(c) After each client, the following implements shall be wiped with a clean paper or fabric towel and sprayed with either an EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal disinfectant, or isopropyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, or bleach solution. Equipment, implements, tools and materials to be cleaned and disinfected include but are not limited to combs and picks, haircutting shears, thinning shears/texturizers, razors, edgers, guards and perm rods.

(d) At the end of each day of use, the above items, along with any other tools, such as sectioning clips, brushes, comb and picks shall be cleaned by manually scrubbing with soap and water or adequate methods, and then disinfected by one of the following methods:

(1) Complete immersion in an EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal disinfectant in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

(2) Complete immersion in isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol;

(3) Complete immersion in chlorine bleach solution.

§82.104.Health and Safety Standards--Facial Services.

(a) Barbers and barber technicians shall wash their hands with soap and water, or use a liquid hand sanitizer, prior to performing any services on a client. Gloves shall be worn during any type of extraction.

(b) Equipment, implements, tools and materials shall be properly cleaned and disinfected prior to servicing each client in accordance to this rule.

(c) Facial chairs and beds, including headrest for each, shall be cleaned prior to providing service to each client.

(d) After each client, the following implements shall be cleaned and disinfected: tweezers and comedone extractors.

(e) The following implements are single-use items and shall be discarded in a trash receptacle after use: cotton pads, cotton balls, gauze, wooden applicators, disposable gloves, tissues, disposable wipes, lancets, fabric strips and other items used for a similar purpose as one or more of the items listed above.

(f) The following items that are used during services shall be replaced with clean items for each client: disposable and terry cloth towels, hair caps, headbands, brushes, gowns, makeup brushes, spatulas that contact skin or products from multi-use containers, sponges and other items used for a similar purpose as any one of the items listed above.

(g) Items subject to possible cross contamination such as creams, cosmetics, astringents, lotions, removers, waxes, moisturizers, masks and oils shall be used in a manner so as not to contaminate the remaining product. Applicators shall not be re-dipped in product. Permitted procedures to avoid cross contamination are:

(1) Disposing of the remaining product before beginning services on each client; or

(2) Using a single-use disposable implement to apply product and disposing of such implement after use; or

(3) Using an applicator bottle to apply the product.

§82.105.Health and Safety Standards--Waxing Services.

(a) Barbers and barber technicians shall clean the areas of the client’s body on which the service is to be administered. Barbers and barber technicians may perform waxing services only on the face and/or neck of a client.

(b) Barbers and barber technicians shall wash their hands with soap and water, or use a liquid hand sanitizer, prior to performing any services on a client.

(c) Barbers and barber technicians performing waxing services shall dispose of after each use all wax that has been in contact with a client’s skin. Wax may not be reused under any circumstances.

(d) All wax pots shall be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. No applicators shall be left standing in the wax at any time.

§82.106.Health and Safety Standards--Manicure and Pedicure Services.

(a) Barbers and barber manicurists shall clean their hands with soap and water or a hand sanitizer prior to performing any services.

(b) Barbers and barber manicurists shall clean the areas of the client’s body on which the service is to be administered.

(c) All non-porous manicure and pedicure tools shall be properly cleaned, disinfected and sterilized prior to servicing each client in accordance with this rule.

(d) After each client, the following implements shall be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with the rule: metal pusher and files, cuticle nipper and scissors, tweezers, nail brushes, finger and toe nail clippers and electric file bits.

(e) The following implements are single-use items and shall be discarded after use: orangewood sticks, cotton balls, nail wipes and disposable towels.

(f) Buffer blocks, porous nail files, pedicure files, callus rasps, natural pumice and foot brush, arbor, sanding bands, sleeves, heel and toe pumice, exfoliating block (rough surfaced or absorbent materials) shall be cleaned by manually brushing or other adequate methods to remove all visible debris after each use, and then sprayed with Isopropyl or ethyl alcohol. If a buffer block or porous nail file is exposed to broken skin (skin that is not intact) or unhealthy skin or nails, it must be discarded immediately after use in a trash receptacle.

(g) The following materials that are used during a manicure and pedicure shall be replaced with new or clean articles for each client: terry cloth towels, finger bowls and spatulas that contact skin or skin products from multi-use containers.

§82.107.Health and Safety Standards--Electric Drill Bits.

(a) Only electric files, drills, or machines specifically designed and manufactured for use in the professional nail industry may be used in any barber establishment for performing manicure or pedicure services. Craft, hardware, and hobby tools cannot be used under any circumstances.

(b) After each use, diamond, carbide, natural and metal bits shall be cleaned by either

(1) using a brush; or

(2) using an ultrasonic cleaner; or

(3) immersing the bit in acetone for 5 to 10 minutes

(c) Immediately after cleaning all visible debris, diamond, carbide, natural and metal bits shall be disinfected by complete immersion in an appropriate disinfectant between clients.

(d) Buffing bits and chamois shall be cleaned with soap and water at the end of every day of use in addition to being cleaned or replaced between clients.

§82.108.Health and Safety Standards--Footspas.

(a) As used in this section, "whirlpool footspa" or "spa" is defined as any basin using circulating water, either in a self-contained unit or in a unit that is connected to other plumbing in the establishment.

(b) Before use upon each patron, each whirlpool foot spa shall be cleaned and disinfected in the following manner.

(1) All water shall be drained and all debris shall be removed from the spa basin.

(2) The spa basin must be cleaned with soap or detergent and water.

(3) The spa basin must be disinfected with an EPA registered disinfectant with demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal activity which must be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

(4) The spa basin must be wiped dry with a clean towel.

(c) At the end of each day, each whirlpool foot spa shall be cleaned and disinfected in the following manner:

(1) The screen shall be removed, all debris trapped behind the screen shall be removed, and the screen and the inlet shall be washed with soap and water or detergent and water.

(2) Before replacing the screen, one of the following procedures shall be performed:

(A) The screen shall be washed with a chlorine bleach solution of one teaspoon of 5% chlorine bleach to one (1) gallon of water; or

(B) The screen shall be totally immersed in an EPA-registered disinfectant with demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal activity which must be used according to manufacturer’s instructions.

(3) The spa system shall be flushed with soap and warm water for at least ten (10) minutes, after which the spa shall be rinsed and drained.

(d) Every other week (bi-weekly), after cleaning and disinfecting as provided in this subsection, each whirlpool foot spa shall be cleaned and disinfected in the following manner:

(1) The spa basin shall be filled completely with water and one (1) teaspoon of 5% bleach for each one (1) gallon of water.

(2) The spa system shall be flushed with the chlorine bleach and water solution of 5 to 10 minutes and allowed to sit for 6 to 10 hours.

(3) The spa system shall be drained and flushed with water before use upon a patron.

(e) A record shall be made on a form prescribe by the Department of the date and time of each cleaning and disinfecting indicating whether the cleaning was a daily or bi-weekly cleaning. This record shall be made at or near the time of cleaning and disinfecting. The record shall indicate if a spa was not used at all during any individual work day. Cleaning and disinfecting records shall be made available upon request by either a patron or a Department representative.

(f) A footspa for which documentation is not maintained in accordance with this rule must be removed from service and not used again until it has be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with the requirements of this rule and the records have been properly updated.

§82.109.Health and Safety Standards--Wig and Hairpiece Services.

(a) Barbers shall wash their hands with soap and water, or use a liquid hand sanitizer, prior to performing any services on a client.

(b) All equipment, implements, tools and materials shall be properly cleaned and disinfected in accordance with this rule prior to servicing each client.

(c) After each client, the following implements shall be wiped with a clean paper or fabric towel and sprayed with either an EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal disinfectant, or isopropyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, or bleach solution. Equipment, implements, tools and materials to be cleaned and disinfected include but are not limited to combs and picks, haircutting shears, thinning shears/texturizers, razors, edgers, guards, perm rods and bowls or containers used to clean or color wigs or hairpieces.

(d) At the end of each day of use, the above items, along with any other tools, such as sectioning clips, brushes, comb and picks shall be cleaned by manually scrubbing with soap and water or adequate methods, and then disinfected by one of the following methods:

(1) Complete immersion in an EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal disinfectant in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

(2) Complete immersion in isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol;

(3) Complete immersion in chlorine bleach solution.

(e) After the initial sale of a hairpiece, and prior to that hairpiece being resold, it must be properly disinfected.

(f) Used wigs and hairpieces shall be kept in a close bag or container until ready to be cleaned.

(g) Any wig block used to service a hairpiece should be covered with a plastic bag and kept in a sanitized condition after each use. Any wig block used to service hairpieces shall be sprayed with an EPA registered disinfectant solution after each use and kept in a sanitary condition.

(h) Finished wigs and hairpieces shall be placed away from soiled wigs and hairpieces until ready to be returned to the client.

§82.110.Health and Safety Standards--Hair Weaving Services.

(a) Barbers shall wash their hands with soap and water, or use a liquid hand sanitizer, prior to performing any services on a client.

(b) All equipment, implements, tools and materials shall be properly cleaned and disinfected in accordance with this rule prior to servicing each client.

(c) Hair extensions, tracks, needles, and thread shall be stored in a bag or covered container until ready to use. No unrelated items shall be stored in the same bag or container.

(d) Needles shall be sprayed with a disinfectant before use.

§82.111.Health and Safety Standards--Blood and Body Fluids.

(a) Blood can carry many pathogens. For this reason licensees should never touch a client’s open sore or wound. Powdered alum, styptic powder, or a cyanoacrylate (e.g. liquid-type bandage) may be used to contract the skin to stop minor bleeding, and should be applied to the open area with a disposable cotton-tipped instrument that is immediately discarded after application.

(b) In the case of blood or body fluid contact on any surface area such as a table, chair, or the floor, an EPA-registered hospital grade disinfectant, a tuberculocidal disinfectant, or a 10% bleach solution shall be used per manufacturer’s instructions immediately to clean up all visible blood or body fluids.

(c) If any non-porous instrument is contacted with blood or body fluid, it shall be immediately cleaned and disinfected using an EPA-registered hospital grade disinfectant or a tuberculocidal disinfectant in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, or totally immersed in a 10% bleach solution for 5 minutes.

(d) If any porous instrument contacts blood or body fluid, it shall be immediately double-bagged and discarded in a closed trash container or biohazard box.

§82.112.Health and Safety Standards--Prohibited Products or Practices.

(a) Licensees may not use any of the following substances or products in performing barbering services:

(1) Methyl Methacrylate Liquid Monomers, a.k.a., MMA

(2) Razor-type callus shavers designed and intended to cut growths of skin such as corns and calluses, e.g., credo blades.

(3) Alum or other astringents in stick or lump form. (Alum or other astringents in powder or liquid form are acceptable.)

(4) Fumigants such as formalin (formaldehyde) tablets or liquids.

(5) A drill or similar tool designed for use by a manicurist or pedicurist, without proof of certification of training of that manicurist or pedicurist through a program approved by the department.

(b) Possession on licensed premises of any item listed in this section is a violation under this chapter.

§82.113.Health and Safety Standards--FDA.

(a) Licensees shall not use any product in providing a service authorized under the Act that is banned or deemed to be poisonous or unsafe by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or other local, state, or federal governmental agencies responsible for making such determinations.

(b) Possession or storage on licensed premises of any item banned or deemed to be poisonous or unsafe by the FDA or other governmental agency shall be considered prima facie evidence of its use.

(c) For the purpose of performing services authorized under the Act, no licensee shall buy, sell, use, or apply to any person monomeric methyl methacrylate (MMA), an adhesive banned for use in nail services by the FDA.

§82.114.Health and Safety Standards--Establishments.

(a) Establishments shall keep the floors, walls, ceilings, shelves, furniture, furnishings, and fixtures clean and in good repair. Any cracks, holes, or other similar disrepair not readily accessible for cleaning shall be repaired or filled in to create a smooth, washable surface.

(b) All floors in areas where services under the Act are performed, including restrooms and areas where chemicals are mixed or where water may splash, must be of a material which is not porous or absorbent and is easily washable, except that anti-slip applications or plastic floor coverings may be used for safety reasons. Carpet is permitted in the reception area.

(c) Plumbing fixtures, including toilets and wash basins, shall be kept clean. They must be free from cracks and similar disrepair that cannot be readily accessible for cleaning.

(d) Each establishment must have suitable plumbing that provides an adequate and readily available supply of hot and cold running water at all times and that is connected for drainage of sewage and potable water within the areas where work is performed and supplies dispensed.

(e) Every establishment shall provide at least one restroom located on or near the premises of the establishment. For public safety, supplies shall not be stored in the restroom.

(f) Food shall not be prepared on licensed premises. Pre-packaged food may be sold.

(g) For public health and safety, licensed premises shall eliminate any strong odors through adequate ventilation, including but not limited to, exhaust fans and air filtration to exhaust chemicals and fumes away from the public area and to provide for the input of fresh air.

(h) Licensed premises shall not be utilized for living or sleeping purposes, or any other purpose that would tend to make the premises unsanitary, unsafe, or endanger the health and safety of the public. An establishment that is attached to a residence must have an entrance that is separate and distinct from the residential entrance. Any door between a residence and a licensed facility must be closed during business hours.

(i) No animals with the exception of those providing assistance to individuals are allowed in establishments. Covered aquariums are allowed provided that they are maintained in a sanitary condition.

§82.120.Technical Requirements--Curricula.

(a) Full-time student teacher. A person enrolled in the six-month postgraduate course as a student teacher in an approved barber school shall complete a total of 26 consecutive weeks of training in such barber school. The full-time course shall consist of not less than:

(1) seven hours, 45 minutes per day for a five-day week; or

(2) six hours, 30 minutes per day for a six-day week.

(b) Part-time student teacher. A part-time student teacher at three-fourths time shall be required to attend school either:

(1) six hours per day for a five-day week for 33 weeks, plus an additional two days; or

(2) five hours per day for a six-day week for 33 weeks, plus an additional two days.

(c) Part-time student teacher requirements. On a part-time basis, a student teacher shall complete the course of 1,000 hours in not more than 18 months or shall surrender the student certificate, unless the student produces sufficient evidence of cause to the department in the form of an affidavit.

(d) Requirement for enrollment. No person may enroll in a teacher's course in an approved barber school before receiving a certificate of registration as a Class A barber.

(e) The curriculum to prepare a student for the examination for the teacher’s certificate will consist of 1,000 hours, to include:

Figure: 16 TAC §82.120(e)

(f) The curriculum to prepare a student for the examination for the class A barber certificate will consist of 1,500 hours to include the following:

Figure: 16 TAC §82.120(f)

(g) The curriculum to prepare a student for the examination for the manicurist license will consist of 600 hours, to be completed in a course of not less than 16 weeks, to include:

Figure: 16 TAC §82.120(g)

(h) The curriculum to prepare a student for the examination for the barber technician license will consists of 300 hours, to include:

Figure: 16 TAC §82.120(h)

(i) The curriculum for a barber refresher course will consist of 300 hours to include:

Figure: 16 TAC §82.120(i)

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 December 12, 2005.

TRD-200505781

William H. Kuntz, Jr.

Executive Director

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Earliest possible date of adoption: January 22, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 463-6208


16 TAC §§82.27, 82.100 - 82.102

(Editor's note: The text of the following sections proposed for repeal will not be published. The sections may be examined in the offices of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or in the Texas Register office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation ("Department") proposes the repeal of existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code, §82.27 and §§82.100 - 82.102, regarding the Barbers program.

This proposed repeal is in conjunction with new and amended rules that are proposed in a separate, concurrent rulemaking. The repeal of these rules is necessary to update and reorganize rules in the barber program. Section 82.27 is repealed because necessary provisions concerning booth rental permits are relocated to other rule sections. Other provisions are deleted as unnecessary. Section 82.100 is repealed because this section is being replaced by new rules at §§82.100 - 82.114 relating to health and safety standards for barbers. Section 82.101 is repealed so that it may be renumbered as §82.120. Section 82.102 is repealed because the monthly reporting requirement for barber schools is no longer prescribed by statute, and the rule is no longer necessary.

William H. Kuntz, Jr., Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the proposed repeal is in effect there will be no cost to state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the repeal.

Mr. Kuntz also has determined that for each year of the first five-year period the repealed rules are in effect, the public benefit will be better organization for rules in the barbering program and the elimination of unnecessary regulatory requirements.

Mr. Kuntz has determined that there may be some decreased cost of compliance to barber schools, including small or micro-businesses, as a result of the proposed repeal of reporting requirements. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the rules as repealed.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Tamala Fletcher, Legal Assistant, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, or facsimile (512) 475-3032, or electronically: tamala.fletcher@license.state.tx.us. The deadline for comments is 30 days after publication in the Texas Register .

The repeal is proposed under Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 51, 1601 and 1603 which authorizes the Department to adopt rules as necessary to implement these chapters.

The statutory provisions affected by the repeal are those set forth in Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 51, 1601 and 1603. No other statutes, articles, or codes are affected by the repeal.

§82.27.Booth Rental Permit.

§82.100.Technical Requirements--Sanitation.

§82.101.Technical Requirements--Curricula.

§82.102.Technical Requirements--Reporting.

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 December 12, 2005.

TRD-200505780

William H. Kuntz, Jr.

Executive Director

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Earliest possible date of adoption: January 22, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 463-6208


Chapter 83. COSMETOLOGISTS

16 TAC §§83.10, 83.20 - 83.26, 83.28, 83.29, 83.31, 83.40, 83.65, 83.70 - 83.73, 83.75, 83.80, 83.90, 83.100 - 83.114, 83.120

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation ("Department") proposes amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 83, §§83.10, 83.20 - 83.26, 83.28, 83.31, 83.40, 83.65, 83.70 - 83.73, 83.75, 83.80, and 83.90 and proposes new rules at §§83.29, 83.100 - 83.114, and 83.120, regarding the licensing and regulation of cosmetology. A proposed repeal of 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 83, §§83.100 - 83.103 is simultaneously filed.

These proposed new and amended rules are necessary to implement provisions of Senate Bill 411, 79th Legislature, Regular Session, 2005, relating to provisional licensing and to the sterilization of non-disposable instruments used in manicure and pedicure nail services. Additionally, the proposed new and amended rules reorganize and clarify existing rules, especially relating to health and safety.

The amendment to existing §83.10 adds definitions for a booth rental license, license by reciprocity, and provisional license. Additionally, for clerical purposes, an amendment is proposed to change the word Department to department throughout the section.

The amendment to existing §83.20, relating to licensing requirements, clarifies subsection (b) to state that an applicant must pass a written, practical and oral examination to obtain an instructor license. Additionally, subsection (e) is amended to delete the reference to a student-instructor registration, as students of any type will hold a student permit. A new subsection (g) is proposed to state that a license application is valid for one year from the date it is filed with the department. For clerical purposes, an amendment is proposed to change the word Department to department throughout the section. Similarly, an amendment is proposed to spell hair weaving as two words instead of one throughout the section.

The amendment to existing §83.21, relating to examination requirements, proposes an amendment to subsection (a) to clarify that eligibility for examination requires a license application, license fee, and the completion of the required curriculum hours. This proposed amendment streamlines an applicant’s licensure, as an examination is a license requirement. Also, this proposed amendment deletes a requirement that an applicant submit a photograph. The proposed amendment to subsection (b) states that a student is eligible to take an early written examination in accordance with Texas Occupations Code §1603.255. The proposed amendment to subsection (c) states that an applicant must pass the written examination before being eligible to take the practical examination. Additional proposed amendments clarify that an examinee must bring to a practical examination instruments required to demonstrate cosmetology services, that an examinee must present a government-issued, photo identification with an examinee’s full name and date of birth to be admitted to an examination, and that an examinee must be dressed in a smock or be professionally dressed for the practical examination.

The proposed amendment to existing §83.22 clarifies salon and booth rental licensee obligations to comply with Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 1602 and 1603, and department rules and to have a copy of the current law and rules book. Change of ownership, including death or incompetency of a salon owner are proposed be deleted from this section and proposed in new rule §83.29. For clerical purposes, an amendment is proposed to change the word Department to department throughout the section.

The proposed amendment to existing §83.23, relating to school licensure, provides a re-organization to bring existing requirements to the same rule section, such as floor plan requirements for licensure. Change of ownership, including death or incompetency of a school owner are proposed to be deleted from this section and proposed in new rule §83.29. A proposed amendment states that school applicants must show financial soundness through financial statements prepared by a certified public accountant. For clerical purposes, an amendment is proposed to change the word Department to department throughout the section.

The proposed amendment to existing §83.24 clarifies the rule for inactive license status and clarifies that renewal of a license on inactive status. For clerical purposes, an amendment is proposed to change the word Department to department throughout the section.

The proposed amendment to existing §83.25 is to provide a change in citation to the curriculum to proposed new §83.120. Also, for clerical purposes, an amendment is proposed to change the word Department to department throughout the section. Similarly, an amendment is proposed to spell hair weaving as two words instead of one throughout the section.

The proposed amendment to existing §83.26 is to provide a clerical correction to change the word Department to department throughout the section.

The proposed amendment to existing §83.28 is to provide rules relating to provisional licensure in accordance with Texas Occupations Code §1603.203. A proposed amendment to subsection (a) clarifies that an applicant for licensure by reciprocity must pay the reciprocity fee, the license application fee, and the law and rules book fee. Further amendments are for clerical purposes in changing the word Department to department and in changing the word nation to country.

The proposed new rule at §83.29 is a re-organization of rules relating to change of ownership or relocation of a cosmetology establishment. The proposed rule also clarifies the definition for change of ownership.

The proposed amendment to existing §83.31 is to state that a student permit is valid for two years. For clerical purposes, hair weaving is proposed as two words instead of one.

The proposed amendment to existing §83.40 and §83.65 are to change the word Department to department for clerical purposes.

The proposed amendment to existing §83.70 clarifies that licensees are responsible for health and safety standards under the rules, that an independent contractor must obtain a booth rental license, and that licensees shall notify the department of a name change. A proposed amendment also requires licensees to wear outer garments, not to include lingerie or see-through fabric. A clerical change is proposed to change the word Department to department.

The proposed amendment to existing §83.71, relating to salon responsibilities, re-organizes existing requirements for salons and booth rental licensees (independent contractors) and adds them to this section. A proposed amendment is made to salon and booth rental licensee equipment to have a clean, dry, debris-free storage area and a suitable receptacle for used towels and linens. The requirement that no animal other than fish kept in an aquarium be permitted in a salon except as those animals providing assistance to individuals is moved to proposed new §83.114, health and safety standards for establishments. The rule clarifies that establishments are responsible for health and safety standards under the rules, that alterations to a floor plan must be done in accordance with the rules and Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 1602 and 1603, and that salons and booth rental licensees are required to have a copy of the current law and rules book.

The proposed amendment to existing §83.72, relating to school responsibilities, clarifies that establishments are responsible for health and safety standards under the rules, that alterations to a floor plan must be done in accordance with the rules and Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 1602 and 1603, and that salons and booth rental licensees are required to have a copy of the current law and rules book. The proposed rule also re-organizes existing facility and equipment requirements for schools and adds them to this section. Also, a proposed amendment allows schools to establish school rules of operation and conduct, including rules relating to absences and student clothing. Further, a proposed amendment clarifies the applicability of Texas Occupations Code §1602.456 by deleting the more narrowly written rule relating to the completion of 150 hours of training to be completed before a private school student may work on a client. Under §1602.456, depending on the course length, the completion of 10% of coursework will yield a different number of hours that either a public or private student is required to complete before the student may work on a client. Finally, for clerical purposes, the word Department is changed to the word department.

The proposed amendment to existing §83.73, relating to student responsibilities, deletes the rule relating to student clothing; a proposed amendment to §83.72 is simultaneously filed to allow schools to establish rules of operation and conduct, including rules relating to student clothing. The proposed rule also clarifies that students are responsible for compliance with health and safety standards under the rules. Finally, for clerical purposes, the word Department is changed to the word department.

The proposed amendment to existing §83.75 changes the word Department to department for clerical purposes.

The proposed amendment to existing §83.80, relating to fees, re-organizes the fees into application fees and renewal fees. A student-instructor registration fee is deleted; a student permit will be utilized for all students. The fee for retaking an examination is deleted and the provisional license fee is deleted. A $150 fee for risk-based inspections is added for salons, public schools and private schools subject to risk-based inspection. The phrase "licensee transcript" is re-stated as "Verification of license, permit or certificate to other states" with no fee change.

The proposed amendment to existing §83.90, relating to administrative sanctions and penalties, deletes subsection (b) for consistent language throughout the Department’s programs. Consumer complaints will continue to be accepted through the Department’s website, mail, or fax transmission.

Proposed new §§83.100-83.114, relating to health and safety standards, re-organizes existing sanitation rules and adds new rules to clarify and explain health and safety standards in accordance with current industry standards. Proposed new §83.100 provides health and safety definitions; §83.101 states department-approved disinfectants, §83.102 states general requirements; §83.103 states health and safety standards for hair cutting, styling and treatment services; §83.104 states health and safety standards for facial services; §83.105 states health and safety standards for waxing services; §83.106 states health and safety standards for manicure and pedicure services, including the requirement that non-porous instruments used in manicure and pedicure services are sterilized; §83.107 states health and safety standards for electric drill bits; §83.108 states health and safety standards for footspas; §83.109 states health and safety standards for wig and hairpiece services; §83.110 states health and safety standards for hair weaving and hair braiding services; §83.111 states health and safety standards relating to blood and body fluids; §83.112 states prohibited products or practices; §83.113 states FDA-related health and safety standards for cosmetology services, including a prohibition on the use of monomeric methyl methacrylate (MMA); and §83.114 states health and safety standards relating to cosmetology establishments generally.

Proposed new §83.120, relating to curriculum, re-organizes existing curriculum rules and creates a new section relating to curriculum with no substantive change. For clerical purposes, an amendment is proposed to spell hair weaving as two words instead of one throughout the section.

William H. Kuntz, Jr., Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the proposed amendments are in effect there will be no significant cost to state government and no cost to local government as a result of enforcing or administering the amendments. The Department anticipates no significant effect on state revenues and no effect on local government revenues. The increased fee for risk-based inspections will be off-set by the Department’s operations in enforcing risk-based inspections pursuant to SB 411, 79th Legislature, Regular Session, 2005.

Mr. Kuntz also has determined that for each year of the first five-year period the proposed amendments are in effect, the public benefit will be updated health and safety standards that are more clearly written to enable increased compliance, and more efficient Department operations relating to license examinations.

Mr. Kuntz has determined that there will be an economic cost to individual licensees and/or small or micro-business licensees required to comply with updated sterilization practices of non-disposable manicure and pedicure nail instruments in accordance with SB 411 and HB 3149, 79th Legislature, Regular Session, 2005. Additionally, a $150 fee for risk-based inspections is added for public schools and private schools. Depending on criteria set forth in proposed 16 Texas Administrative Code §§83.50 -83.54, salons may or may not be subject to risk-based inspection.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Caroline Jackson, Legal Assistant, General Counsel’s Office, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, or facsimile (512) 475-3032, or electronically: caroline.jackson@license.state.tx.us. The deadline for comments is 30 days after publication in the Texas Register .

The new rules are proposed under Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 51, 1602, and 1603, which authorizes the Department to adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter and any other law establishing a program regulated by the Department.

The statutory provisions affected by the proposal are those set forth in Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 51, 1601, and 1603. No other statutes, articles, or codes are affected by the proposal.

§83.10.Definitions.

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

(1) Act--Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 1602 and 1603.

(2) Beauty Culture School--A cosmetology school licensed under the Act, public or private.

(3) Board--The Advisory Board on Cosmetology.

(4) Booth rental license--A license that allows an operator, manicurist, facialist, hair weaver or braider, wig specialist, or instructor to lease space on the premises of a beauty shop to engage in the practice of cosmetology as an independent contractor.

(5) [ (4) ] Department--The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(6) [ (5) ] Commission--The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.

(7) [ (6) ] Cosmetology establishment--A beauty salon, specialty salon or school, public or private, licensed under the Act.

(8) [ (7) ] Facialist--A person who holds a specialty license and who is authorized to practice the application of facial cosmetics, manipulations, eye tabbing, arches, lash and brow tints, and the temporary removal of hair by the use of depilatory, mechanical tweezers, or wax.

(9) [ (8) ] Instructor--An individual authorized by the department [ Department ] to offer instruction in any act or practice of cosmetology under Texas Occupations Code, §1602.002.

(10) [ (9) ] Law and Rules Book--Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 1602 and 1603, and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 83.

(11) [ (10) ] License--A department [ Department ] issued permit, certificate, approval, registration, or other similar permission required by law.

(12) License by reciprocity--A process that permits a cosmetology license holder from another jurisdiction or foreign country to obtain a Texas cosmetology license without repeating cosmetology education or examination license requirements.

(13) [ (11) ] Manicurist--A manicurist may perform only those services defined in Occupations Code §1602.002(10) and (11).

(14) [ (12) ] Operator--An individual authorized by the department [ Department ] to perform any act or practice of cosmetology under Texas Occupations Code, §1602.002.

(15) Provisional license--A license that allows a person to practice cosmetology in Texas pending the department’s approval or denial of that person’s application for licensure by reciprocity.

(16) [ (13) ] Registered Examination Proctor--An individual authorized by the department [ Department ] to evaluate or grade a practical examination for the department [ Department ] for a license issued under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1602.

(17) [ (14) ] Shampoo Apprentice--A person authorized to perform the practice of cosmetology as defined in §1602.002(3), relating to shampooing and conditioning a person's hair.

(18) [ (15) ] Specialty Instructor--An individual authorized by the department [ Department ] to offer instruction in an act or practice of cosmetology limited to Texas Occupations Code, §1602.002(7), (9), and/or (10). Specialty instructors may only teach the subject matter in which they are licensed.

(19) [ (16) ] Specialty Salon--A cosmetology establishment in which only the practice of cosmetology as defined in Texas Occupations Code, §1602.002(2), (4), (7), (9), or (10) is performed. Specialty salons may only perform the act or practice of cosmetology in which the salon is licensed.

(20) [ (17) ] Wet disinfectant soaking container--A container with a cover to prevent contamination of the disinfectant solution and of a sufficient size such that the objects to be disinfected may be completely immersed in the disinfectant solution.

§83.20.License Requirements--Individuals.

(a) To be eligible for an operator license, facialist specialty license, manicurist specialty license, hair weaving [ hairweaving ]/braiding specialty certificate, wig specialty certificate, or shampoo/conditioning specialty certificate, an applicant must:

(1) pass a written and practical examination required under §83.21;

(2) submit a completed application on a department-approved [ Department approved ] form;

(3) pay the fee required under §83.80;

(4) be at least 17 years of age;

(5) have obtained a high school diploma, or the equivalent of a high school diploma, or have passed a valid examination administered by a certified testing agency that measures the persons ability to benefit from training; and

(6) have completed the following hours of cosmetology curriculum in a beauty culture school:

(A) for an operator license, one of the following:

(i) 1500 hours of instruction in a beauty culture school; or

(ii) 1000 hours of instruction in beauty culture courses and 500 hours of related high school courses prescribed by the department [ Department ] in a vocational cosmetology program in a public school.

(B) for a facialist specialty license, 750 hours of instruction.

(C) for a manicurist specialty license, 600 hours of instruction.

(D) for a hair weaving [ hairweaving ]/braiding specialty certificate, 300 hours of instruction completed in not less than eight weeks from date of enrollment.

(E) for a wig specialty certificate, 300 hours of instruction completed in not less than eight weeks from date of enrollment.

(F) for a shampoo/conditioning specialty certificate, 150 hours of instruction completed in not less than four weeks from date of enrollment.

(b) To be eligible for an instructor license, facial instructor specialty license or manicure instructor specialty license, an applicant must:

(1) pass a written, practical, and oral examination required under §83.21;

(2) [ (1) ] be at least 18 years of age;

(3) [ (2) ]have completed the 12th grade or its equivalent;

(4) [ (3) ] pay the fee required under §83.80; and

(5) [ (4) ] meet the following requirements:

(A) for an instructor license, hold an active operator license and have completed one of the following:

(i) 750 hours in methods of teaching the student; or

(ii) 250 hours in methods of teaching the student [ of student-instructor training ], if the applicant [ student-instructor ] can verify two years of working experience in a licensed beauty salon.

(B) for a facial instructor specialty license, hold an active operator or facialist specialty license and have completed one of the following:

(i) 750 hours in methods of teaching the student; or

(ii) 250 hours in methods of teaching the student [ of student-instructor training ], if the applicant [ student-instructor ] can verify two years of facial experience in a licensed beauty salon or facial specialty salon.

(C) for a manicure instructor specialty license, hold an active operator or manicurist specialty license and have completed one of the following:

(i) 750 hours of instruction in cosmetology courses and methods of teaching in a department-approved [ Department approved ] school or program, or

(ii) 250 hours in methods of teaching the student [ of student-instructor training ], if the applicant [ student-instructor ] can verify two years of manicure experience in a licensed beauty salon or manicure specialty salon.

(c) To be eligible for a shampoo apprentice permit, an applicant must:

(1) be at least 16 years of age; and

(2) submit a completed application on a department-approved [ Department approved ] form.

(3) An applicant is not required to pay a fee for a shampoo apprentice permit.

(4) An applicant is not required to complete instruction at a cosmetology school as a prerequisite for the issuance of a shampoo apprentice permit.

(5) An applicant may not earn credit hours at a beauty culture school as a result of time spent while holding a shampoo apprentice permit.

(d) To be eligible for a student permit, an applicant must:

(1) obtain the current law and rules book;

(2) submit a completed application on a department-approved [ Department approved ] form; and

(3) pay the fee required under §83.80.

(e) In addition to the requirements of subsection (d), to [ To ] be eligible to be [ for ] a student-instructor [ registration ], an applicant must:

(1) have completed the 12th grade or its equivalent; and

[ (2) submit a completed application on a Department approved form;]

[ (3) pay the fee required under §83.80; and]

(2) [ (4) ] have one of the following:

(A) for an instructor license, an active operator license;

(B) for an manicure instructor specialty license, an active operator or manicure specialty license; or

(C) for a facial instructor specialty license, an active operator or facialist specialty license.

(f) To eligible for a registered examination proctor registration, an applicant must:

(1) have held an active instructor license for at least two of the five years preceding the application;

(2) hold an active instructor license;

(3) obtain a certificate of completion from a department-approved [ Department approved ] training course;

(4) submit a completed application on a department-approved [ Department approved ] form; and

(5) pay the applicable fee under §83.80.

(g) A license application is valid for one year from the date it is filed with the department.

§83.21.License Requirements--Examinations.

(a) To be eligible for a department [ Department ] examination, an examinee [ applicant ] must [ submit ]:

(1) submit a completed license application on a department-approved [ Department approved ] form; [ and ]

(2) pay the applicable license fee under §83.80; and [ a current photograph. ]

(3) have completed the number of curriculum hours required under this chapter and the Act.

(b) For an operator license, a student is eligible to take the written examination when the department receives proof of the student’s completion of 1,000 operator curriculum hours as specified by Texas Occupations Code, §1603.255, relating to early examination.

(c) Applicants must pass the written examination before being eligible to take the practical or oral examination.

(d) When appearing for an examination, the examinee shall bring the instruments necessary to give a practical demonstration of cosmetology services or a practical demonstration of the services distinctive to his or her specialty.

[ (b) The passing grade for a Department written, practical and oral examination is 70.]

(e) [ (c) ] All department [ Department ] examinations consist of a written and practical part. Instructor examinations have an additional oral part. A passing grade of 70 on each part is needed to satisfy the examination requirement.

[ (d) An examination application is valid for one year from the date it is filed with the Department.]

(f) [ (e) ] To be admitted to an examination, the examinee must present a current, valid, government-issued photo identification, which [ a Department examination, applicants must present an identification card that ] includes the applicant’s full name, [ a photograph ] and date of birth. [ The following forms of identification are acceptable if they contain the required information: ]

[ (1) valid driver’s license;]

[ (2) Texas Department of Public Safety identification card;]

[ (3) military or other government identification card;]

[ (4) current high school identification card; or]

[ (5) resident alien card.]

[ (f) Applicants who fail to appear for their scheduled examination will forfeit their examination fee and be required to submit another examination application and fee.]

(g) Examinees are required to wear a smock or professional attire for the practical examination. [ Applicants are required to dress in a professional manner for an examination. The following dress code is required to be admitted to a practical examination: ]

[ (1) plain and clean non-knit clothing;]

[ (2) dress slacks or dress skirt: black or white;]

[ (3) dress blouse or shirt: white only;]

[ (4) a three-quarter length laboratory coat: white only; or]

[ (5) instead of (2), (3) and (4); an all-white professional type uniform of washable material with the armpits covered may be worn.]

[ (6) Shoes must be clean and plain, black or white (no combination) and no heels over one-inch tall. No sandals, open-heeled, open-toed, open side or high-topped tennis shoes. Any shoe which has loops or holes for laces must be laced. Slip-on style shoes are acceptable.]

(h) Models used in an examination are required to [ wear appropriate street clothes and ] be at least 16 years of age.

[ (i) A copy of the student permit and photograph must be posted at the school if a student continues to accrue hours between the time an examination application is filed and the date scheduled for an examination.]

§83.22.License Requirements--Beauty Salons and Booth Rentals (Independent Contractors).

(a) To be eligible for a beauty salon license, an applicant must:

(1) obtain the current law and rules book;

(2) [ (1) ] comply with the [ facility and equipment ] requirements of the Act and this Chapter [ for a beauty salon under §83.102 ];

(3) [ (2) ] submit a completed application on a department-approved [ Department approved ] form; and

(4) [ (3) ] pay the fee required under §83.80.

(b) A beauty salon must be inspected and approved by the department [ Department ] prior to the operation of the beauty salon. To ensure timely inspection, an applicant should submit a completed application at least 45 days in advance of the anticipated opening date.

[ (c) When a beauty salon changes ownership, the salon shall be officially closed under the former owner. The new owner must apply for an original beauty salon license within 30 days after the change of ownership and meet the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section.]

[ (d) When a beauty salon moves to a new location, the owner must apply and be inspected for continued operation under subsections (a) and (b) of this section.]

[ (e) When an beauty salon owner dies or becomes incompetent, the remaining owners (if jointly owned) or the heirs, devises, executors, administrators, or guardians (if a sole proprietorship), or any combination of the foregoing, may operate the salon for the duration of the owner's license. Within 30 days of a change of ownership under this subsection, the remaining owners or new owners must notify the Department. The remaining owners or new owners under this subsection must comply with the applicable law and rules.]

(c) [ (f) ] To be eligible for a booth rental (independent contractor) license, an applicant must:

(1) hold an active department-issued [ Department issued ] cosmetology license;

(2) obtain the current law and rules book;

(3) comply with the [ facility and equipment ] requirements of the Act or this Chapter [ under §83.103 ];

(4) submit a completed application on a department-approved [ Department approved ] form; and

(5) pay the fee required under §83.80.

§83.23.License Requirements--Beauty Culture Schools.

(a) To be eligible for a beauty culture school license, an applicant must:

(1) obtain the current law and rules book;

(2) [ (1) ] comply with the [ facility and equipment ] requirements of the Act and this Chapter [ for a beauty culture school under §83.102 ];

(3) [ (2) ] submit a completed application on a department-approved [ Department approved ] form; and

(4) [ (3) ] one of the following:

(A) for a private beauty culture school, pay the applicable license and inspection fees required under §83.80 and any required fee under §83.40 ; or

(B) for a public beauty culture school, pay the applicable inspection fee required under §83.80.

(b) An applicant must provide a current financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant. If the financial statement is more than 180 days old, an applicant must also provide a supplemental financial statement dated to within 180 days of the application.

(c) [ (b) ] A beauty culture school must be inspected and approved by the department [ Department ] prior to the operation of the school. To ensure timely inspection, an applicant should submit a completed application at least 45 days in advance of the anticipated opening date.

(d) Private beauty culture schools must have and maintain the following:

(1) a floor plan of not less than 3,500 square feet that includes two separate areas, one area for instruction in theory and one area for clinic work, and separate restrooms for male and female;

(2) equipment established by the Department sufficient to instruct a minimum of 50 students;

(3) proof of ownership of building or proof of a lease for the first 12 months of operation;

(4) current inspection report(s) of the fire marshal and electrical inspector approving or confirming compliance with applicable laws and ordinances; and

(5) a copy of the curriculum for each course offered.

(e) Public beauty culture schools must have and maintain the following:

(1) a detailed floor plan showing not less than 2,200 square feet that includes office, dispensary, locker room, classroom space, and at least 1,200 square feet of laboratory space;

(2) equipment required by the department;

(3) if off-campus facilities are utilized, proof of a lease for the first 12 months of operation;

(4) current inspection report(s) of the fire marshal and electrical inspector approving or confirming compliance with applicable laws and ordinances; and

(5) a copy of the curriculum approved by the department for each course offered.

[ (c) When a beauty culture school changes ownership, the school shall be officially closed under the former owner. The new owner must apply for an original beauty culture school license within 30 days after the change of ownership and meet the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section.]

[ (d) When a school moves to a new location or alters the school’s floor plan, the owner must apply and be inspected for continued operation under subsections (a) and (b) of this section.]

[ (e) When a school owner dies or becomes incompetent, the remaining owners (if jointly owned) or the heirs, devises, executors, administrators, or guardians (if a sole proprietorship), or any combination of the foregoing, may operate the school for the duration of the owner's license. Within 30 days of a change of ownership under this subsection, the remaining owners or new owners must notify the Department. The remaining owners or new owners under this subsection must comply with the applicable law and rules.]

§83.24.Inactive Status [ License ].

(a) To change a license to [ be eligible for an ] inactive status [ license ], an applicant must:

(1) submit a completed application on a department-approved [ Department approved ] form; and

(2) pay the fee required under §83.80.

(b) A person whose license is on inactive status may not practice cosmetology authorized by that license [ and is not required to complete continuing education required under §83.25 ].

(c) A license on inactive status must be renewed in accordance with §83.26; however, continuing education is not required for renewal of a license on inactive status.

(d) [ (c) ] To change from an inactive license to an active license, an applicant must:

(1) submit a completed application on a department-approved [ Department approved ] form;

(2) pay the fee required under §83.80; and

(3) complete the continuing education that is required for the renewal of an active license during the preceding license period. Continuing education hours used to satisfy the requirement for changing from an inactive license status to an active license status may not also be utilized for a future renewal of an active license.

§83.25.License Requirements--Continuing Education.

(a) Terms used in this section have the meanings assigned by Chapter 59 of this title, unless the context indicates otherwise.

(b) To renew an operator or instructor license on or after September 1, 2006, a licensee must complete a total of 12 hours of continuing education through department-approved [ Department approved ] courses, of which 4 hours must be in Sanitation required under the Act and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 83.

(c) To renew a manicure instructor specialty license, manicurist specialty license, facial instructor specialty license, facialist specialty license, hair weaving [ hairweaving ]/braiding specialty certificate, wig specialty certificate, and shampoo/conditioning specialty certificate on or after September 1, 2006, a licensee must complete a total of 8 hours of continuing education through department-approved [ Department approved ] courses, of which 4 hours must be in Sanitation required under the Act and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 83.

(d) If a licensee holds an instructor license, facial instructor specialty license, or manicure instructor specialty license, then, of the total hours required under subsections (b) or (c), the licensee must complete 2 hours in Methods of Teaching in accordance with §83.120 [ §83.101 ].

(e) For a timely or a late renewal, a licensee must complete the required continuing education hours within the two year period immediately preceding the renewal date.

(f) A licensee may receive continuing education hours in accordance with the following:

(1) A licensee may not receive continuing education hours for attending the same course more than once.

(2) A licensee may receive continuing education hours for a course if the course provider was approved by the former Texas Cosmetology Commission and the licensee completed the course on or after September 1, 2004 and on or before October 15, 2005.

(3) Except as provided within this subsection, a licensee will receive continuing education hours for only those courses that are registered with the department [ Department ], under procedures prescribed by the department [ Department ].

(g) A licensee shall retain a copy of the certificate of completion for a course for two years after the date of completion. In conducting any inspection or investigation of the licensee, the department [ Department ] may examine the licensee’s records to determine compliance with this subsection.

(h) To be approved under Chapter 59 of this title, a provider’s course must be dedicated to instruction in one or more of the following topics:

(1) Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 1602 and 1603;

(2) 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 83; and/or

(3) the curriculum subjects listed in 16 Texas Administrative Code, §83.120 [ §83.101 ].

(i) A registered course may be offered until the expiration of the course registration or until the provider ceases to hold an active provider registration, whichever occurs first.

(j) A provider shall pay to the department [ Department ] a continuing education record fee of $5 for each licensee who completes a course for continuing education credit. A provider’s failure to pay the record fee for course completions submitted to the department [ Department ] on or after February 1, 2006 may result in disciplinary action against the provider, up to and including revocation of the provider’s registration under Chapter 59 of this title.

§83.26.Licensing Requirements--Renewals.

(a) To renew an instructor license, manicure instructor specialty license, facial instructor specialty license, operator license, manicurist specialty license, facialist specialty license, hair weaving [ hairweaving ]/braiding specialty certificate, wig specialty certificate, and shampoo/conditioning specialty certificate, an applicant must:

(1) complete the continuing education requirements under §83.25;

(2) submit a completed application on a department-approved [ Department approved ] form; and

(3) pay the applicable fee required under §83.80.

(b) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a), to renew an examination proctor registration, a registrant must hold an active instructor license.

(c) To renew and maintain continuous licensure, the renewal requirements under this section must be completed prior to the expiration of the license. A late renewal means the licensee will have an unlicensed period from the expiration date of the expired license to the issuance date of the renewed license. During the unlicensed period, a person may not perform any act of cosmetology that requires a license under this chapter.

(d) Non-receipt of a license renewal notice from the department [ Department ] does not exempt a person from any requirements of this chapter.

§83.28.Reciprocity or Endorsement and Provisional Licensure .

(a) To be granted a license through reciprocity or endorsement, an [ and ] applicant must:

(1) submit a completed application on a department-approved [ Department approved ] form;

(2) furnish a certified transcript of hours from the state board, territory, or foreign country [ nation ] from which the applicant is applying;

(3) provide one of the following:

(A) if an applicant is from another state of the United States, provide documentation that licensure in another state was obtained by standards substantially equivalent to those of Texas; or

(B) if an applicant is from a territory or foreign country [ nation ], provide documents verified by the department [ Department ] or a certified credentialing agency confirming that licensure in the territory or foreign country [ nation ] was obtained by standards substantially equivalent to those of Texas.

(4) obtain the current law and rules book;

(5) furnish a valid license or certificate; and

(6) pay the reciprocity fee, applicable license application fee, and law and rules book fee required under §83.80.

(b) A person who cannot provide documentation of standards equivalent to those in Texas must pass the applicable written and practical examination for the license.

(c) A person issued a license through reciprocity or endorsement may perform those acts of cosmetology authorized by the license.

(d) The department may issue a provisional license to applicants currently licensed in another jurisdiction who file an application for a Texas cosmetology license by reciprocity.

(e) To be eligible for a provisional license, an applicant must:

(1) file a completed application for a Texas cosmetology license by reciprocity;

(2) provide information sufficient for the department to verify the applicant’s licensure in good standing for at least two years in the license type for which the person seeks the certificate or license; and

(3) have been licensed in a jurisdiction or foreign country in which the requirements for obtaining the same certificate or license are substantially equivalent to the requirements under the Act, including passage of a national examination or other examination recognized by the commission relating to the practice of the profession.

(f) Licensure in good standing means that a person must hold an active and valid license in another jurisdiction or foreign country.

(g) A person issued a provisional license may perform those acts of cosmetology authorized by the provisional certificate or license pending the department’s approval or denial of an applicant’s license by reciprocity.

(h) A provisional certificate or license is valid until the date the department approves or denies the application for licensure by reciprocity. The department must approve or deny a provisional certificate or license holder’s application for a certificate or license by reciprocity not later than the 180th day after the date the provisional certificate or license is issued.

(i) The department shall issue a certificate or license by reciprocity to the provisional certificate or license holder if the person is eligible to hold a certificate or license under the Act.

(j) An applicant for licensure by reciprocity is eligible for a provisional certificate or license only once. A person who is denied licensure by reciprocity and subsequently reapplies for licensure by reciprocity is not eligible to obtain additional provisional certificates or licenses to practice cosmetology in Texas.

§83.29.Establishment Relocation, Change of Ownership, School Owner Death or Incompetency.

(a) Under the Act, a license is not transferable.

(b) If an establishment relocates, the licensee must apply for a new establishment license and the new establishment must be inspected prior to operation under the Act.

(c) If an establishment changes ownership, the new owner must apply for a new establishment license within 30 days after the change of ownership and be inspected; however, an establishment may continue to operate pending the department’s inspection. A change of ownership is defined as:

(1) For a sole proprietorship, the licensee no longer owns and/or operates the establishment.

(2) For a partnership, the partnership is dissolved.

(3) For a corporation, the corporation is sold to another person or entity. A change of ownership does not include corporate officer or stockholder restructuring.

(4) Legal incompetence or death.

§83.31.Licenses--License Terms.

(a) The following licenses have a term of two (2) years:

(1) operator license;

(2) manicurist specialty license;

(3) facialist specialty license;

(4) hair weaving [ hairweaving ]/braiding specialty certificate;

(5) wig specialty certificate;

(6) shampoo/conditioning specialty certificate;

(7) instructor license;

(8) facial instructor specialty license;

(9) manicure instructor specialty license;

(10) booth rental (independent contractor) license;

(11) beauty and specialty salon license ; and

(12) student permit.

(b) The following licenses have a term of one (1) year:

(1) private beauty culture school license;

(2) public secondary or postsecondary beauty culture school certificate; and

(3) examination proctor registration.

(c) A shampoo apprentice permit expires one (1) year from the date of issuance and is not renewable.

[ (d) A student permit and student-instructor registration are valid for the student’s duration in school until the student withdraws from school or takes an examination for licensure.]

§83.40.Private Beauty Culture School Tuition Protection Account.

(a) Pursuant to §1602.463 of the Act, in the event that a student from a closed school is placed in another beauty culture school, the Private Beauty Culture School Tuition Protection Account is created to pay the tuition costs and expenses incurred by a school in providing training directly related to educating the student from the closed school.

(b) In each year in which the balance of the Private Beauty Culture School Tuition Protection Account is less than $200,000 the department [ Department ] will determine a fee that shall be paid by all private beauty culture schools to the account.

(c) The necessity for assessing the fee will be determined by the department [ Department ] when it conducts it’s annual account balance review prior to December 31st. The fee that is assessed by the department [ Department ] shall be in effect for a period of 12 months.

(d) The fee shall be paid by each private beauty culture school, upon annual renewal of the license during the 12-month period and shall be paid in addition to the renewal fee. The renewal notice sent by the department [ Department ] will reflect the fee due to the account.

(e) In addition to any other fees, all new schools applying for a private beauty culture school license shall pay the prescribed fee to the account before a license will be issued.

(f) In the event a student from a closed school cannot be placed or does not accept a place in another school, a refund, calculated under the closed school’s refund policy, will be paid from the Private Beauty Culture School Tuition Protection Account and the total payment of a claim may not exceed $35,000.

§83.65.Advisory Board on Cosmetology.

(a) The purpose of the Advisory Board on Cosmetology is to advise the Commission and department [ Department ] on adopting rules, setting fees, and enforcing and administering the Act, as applicable.

(b) The board is composed of five licensees and persons specified in the Act. Board members will serve staggered six-year terms.

(c) Expenses can be reimbursed to board members only when the legislature has specifically appropriated money for that purpose, and only to the extent of the appropriation.

(d) Expense reimbursements to board members are limited to authorized expenses incurred while traveling to and from board meetings and shall be limited to those allowed by the State of Texas Travel Allowance Guide, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation policies governing employee travel allowances, and the General Appropriations Act.

§83.70.Responsibilities of Individuals.

(a) Licensees are responsible for compliance with the health and safety standards of this this chapter [ License holders are responsible for compliance with the sanitation requirements under §83.100. ]

[ (b) Booth rental (independent contractor) licensees are responsible for compliance with the requirements under §83.103.]

(b) [ (c) ] A licensee shall be restricted to working in a cosmetology establishment licensed under this chapter.

(c) A licensee who leases space as an independent contractor on the premises of a cosmetology establishment to engage in any practice of cosmetology authorized under the Act must obtain a booth rental permit.

(d) Specialty certificate holders may only perform the practice authorized by the specialty certificate.

(e) Individual licenses, booth rental (independent contractor) licenses, and the last inspection report must be posted at the licensee's work station in the public view.

(f) 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, certificate or permit.

(g) Licensees shall notify the department in writing of any name change within 30 days of the change.

(h) [ (g) ] Licensees [ Individuals licensed under §83.20 ] must notify the department [ Department ] not later than thirty (30) days following any change of address. The department [ Department ] may send all notices on other information required by applicable laws and rules to any licensee's last known mailing address on file with the department [ Department ].

(i) [ (h) ] Cosmetology services may be performed on incapacitated or deceased persons provided that the appointment is made through the salon. Licensees must have their license in their possession while performing the service.

(j) Licensees shall wear clean top and bottom outer garments and footwear while performing services authorized under the Act. Outer garments include tee shirts, blouses, sweaters, dresses, smocks, pants, jeans, shorts, and other similar clothing and does not include lingerie or see through fabric.

§83.71.Responsibilities of Beauty Salons.

(a) Each establishment must have a copy of the current law and rules book [ Beauty and specialty salons are responsible for compliance with the sanitation requirements under §83.100 ].

(b) Each establishment is responsible for compliance with the health and safety standards of this chapter [ Beauty and specialty salons are responsible for compliance with the facility and equipment requirements under §83.102 ].

(c) Any alterations of a cosmetology establishment’s floor plan must be done in accordance with this chapter and the Act.

(d) [ (c) ] Salons may lease space to an independent contractor who holds a booth rental (independent contractor) license. The lessor to an independent contractor must maintain a list of all renters that includes the name of renter and the cosmetology license number of the renter. The lessor must supply the department [ Department ] inspector with a list of renters upon request.

[ (d) With the exception of a dog for sightless or hearing impaired persons, a security dog during closed hours, and aquariums containing fish, no animal, fowl, reptile, insect, etc. may be present at a beauty salon.]

(e) Each salon shall comply with the following requirements:

(1) 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) a sink with hot and cold running water;

(3) an identifiable sign with the salon's name;

(4) a suitable receptacle for used towels/linen;

(5) one wet disinfectant soaking container;

(6) a clean, dry, debris-free storage area;

(7) a minimum of one covered trash container; and

(f) In addition to the requirements of subsection (e):

(1) beauty salons shall provide the following equipment:

(A) one working station for each operator;

(B) one styling chair for each operator;

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

(D) one dryer for each operator.

(2) manicure salons shall provide the following equipment:

(A) one manicure table with light for each manicurist;

(B) one manicure stool for each manicurist; and

(C) one professional client chair for each manicure station.

(3) facial salons shall provide the following equipment:

(A) one facial couch/chair for each facialist; and

(B) one mirror for each facialist.

(4) combination manicure/facial salons shall provide the following equipment:

(A) the requirements for manicure salon; and

(B) the requirements for facial salon.

(5) wig salons shall provide the following equipment:

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

(B) one wig dryer; and

(C) two canvas wig blocks.

(6) hair weaving/braiding salons shall provide the following equipment:

(A) one work station for each hair weaver/braider;

(B) one styling chair for each hair weaver/braider;

(C) a sufficient amount of shampoo bowls; and

(D) one chair dryer/handheld dryer for each three hair weaver/braiders.

(g) All booth rental (independent contractor) licensees must have the following items:

(1) one wet disinfectant soaking container;

(2) a clean, dry, debris-free storage area;

(3) a suitable receptacle for used towels/linen; and

(4) a current law and rules book.

(h) In addition to the requirements in subsection (g), booth rental (independent contractor) licensees must have the following items.

(1) If practicing in a beauty salon, one work station and one styling chair.

(2) If practicing in a facial salon, one facial couch or facial chair and one mirror, wall hung or hand held.

(3) If practicing in a manicure salon, one manicure table with a light, one manicure stool, and one chair, professional in appearance.

(i) Booth rental (independent contractor) licensees must post the original or a duplicate booth rental license issued by the department at each practice location.

(j) Booth rental (independent contractor) licensees must comply with all state and federal laws relating to independent contractors.

(k) A booth rental (independent contractor) licensee may provide the cosmetology service(s) authorized by the independent contractor’s cosmetology license.

§83.72.Responsibilities of Beauty Culture Schools.

(a) Each establishment must have a copy of the current law and rules book. [ In addition to the requirements of Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1602, beauty culture schools and programs are responsible for compliance with the following: ]

[ (1) sanitation requirements under §§83.100;]

[ (2) curriculum requirements under §83.101; and]

[ (3) facility and equipment requirements under §83.102.]

(b) Each establishment is responsible for compliance with the health and safety standards of this chapter.

(c) Any alterations of a cosmetology establishment’s floor plan must be done in accordance with this chapter and the Act.

(d) [ (b) ] The curriculum shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the school. A current syllabus and lesson plan for each course shall be maintained by the school and be available for inspection . [ ; and ]

(e) [ (c) ] Schools must have not less than one full-time licensed instructor on staff and on duty during business hours for each 25 students in attendance, including evening classes. A school may not enroll more than three student-instructors for each licensed instructor teaching in the school on a full-time basis. The student-instructor shall at all times work under the direct supervision of the full-time licensed instructor and may not service clients, but will concentrate on teaching skills. A licensed instructor must be physically present during all curriculum activities. No credit for instructional hours can be granted to a cosmetology student unless such hours are accrued under the supervision of a licensed instructor.

(f) [ (d) ] Schools must maintain one album to display each student permit, including affixed picture, of each enrolled student. The permits should be in alphabetical order.

(g) [ (e) ] Schools must use a time clock to track student hours and maintain a daily record of attendance with each student personally punching the time clock in accordance with the following:

(1) Attendance records will be maintained in the school and available to the department [ Department ] for a period of 48 months after the student completes or terminates attendance.

(2) Within five days of a time clock failure, written documentation must be submitted to the department [ Department ] on a department-approved [ Department approved ] form stating the time clock failure. If a technician is required to repair the clock, a copy of the work order indicating date(s) of repair must be submitted as part of the written documentation.

(3) Not later than the 10th day of each month, a school must display on a department-approved [ Department approved ] form the monthly hour report showing the hours acquired by each student during the preceding month in an album or binder.

(4) Each student must be given the opportunity to review, under supervision, his or her hours, and to sign or initial the report. The report shall be complete, accurate, and kept available for inspection by the student or a department [ Department ] representative. One copy of the monthly hour report, signed by a school official, must be given to the department [ Department ] inspector at each inspection visit.

(5) Students are prohibited from preparing hour reports or supporting documents. Student-instructors may prepare hours reports.

(6) A school must properly account for the hours granted to each student. A school shall not engage in any act directly or indirectly that grants or approves student hours that are not accrued in accordance with this chapter.

[ (f) With the exception of a dog for sightless or hearing impaired persons, a security dog during closed hours, and aquariums containing fish, no animal, fowl, reptile, insect, etc. may be present at a beauty school.]

(h) [ (g) ] Private schools can utilize locations away from the building for instruction in the approved cosmetology school curriculum. The instruction at these locations must be identified as a field trip.

(i) [ (h) ] All areas of a school or campus are acceptable as instructional areas for a public cosmetology school, provided that the instructor is teaching cosmetology curriculum required under §83.120 [ §83.101 ].

(j) [ (i) ] A private cosmetology school may provide cosmetology instruction to public high school students by contracting with the Texas Education Agency and complying with Texas Education Agency law and rules. A public high school student receiving instruction at a private cosmetology school in accordance with a contract between the private cosmetology school and the Texas Education Agency is considered to be a public high school student enrolled in a public school cosmetology program for purposes of the Act and department [ Department ] rules.

[ (j) Public school students must complete 150 hours of cosmetology training prior to working on clients. No school may offer compensation to any student in any form for cosmetology services performed.]

(k) Schools may enroll applicants for a refresher course. A person who holds a valid Texas license may service clients in the school. The school may receive compensation for services performed by a student holding a valid Texas license; however, the student may not receive compensation.

(l) The school principal or program administrator must certify that each public high school student has successfully completed 1,000 clocked cosmetology hours before 500 academic hours can be granted by the department [ Department ] for successfully passing academically approved courses to include math, lab science and English.

(m) When a student graduates, the school must certify that the student has completed the required curriculum and that all practical applications have been completed.

(n) Schools may establish school rules of operation and conduct, including rules relating to absences and clothing, that do not conflict with this Chapter.

(o) Beauty culture schools must have a classroom separated from the laboratory area by walls extending to the ceiling and equipped with the following:

(1) desks and chairs or table space for a minimum of 10 students (plus one desk or chair or table space for additional students enrolled an in attendance per theory class);

(2) charts covering, bones, muscles, nerves, skin, and nails;

(3) medical dictionary;

(4) minimum visual aid requirements: television and VCR or DVD; and

(5) a dispensary of not less than 50 contiguous square feet with a double sink with hot and cold running water and space for storage and dispensing of supplies and equipment;

(6) six shampoo bowls and six shampoo chairs;

(7) eight hair dryers with chairs;

(8) one heat cap or therapeutic light;

(9) eight dozen cold wave rods;

(10) three electric irons, or marcel stoves and irons;

(11) sixteen styling stations covered with Formica or similar material, with mirror, and 16 styling chairs (swivel or hydraulic);

(12) twelve mannequins with sufficient hair with table or attached to styling stations;

(13) one day/date formatted computer time clock;

(14) one pair of professional hand clippers;

(15) three professional hand held dryers;

(16) four manicure tables and four stools;

(17) a suitable receptacle for used towels/linen;

(18) four covered trash cans in lab area;

(19) one large wet disinfectant soaking container;

(20) a clean, dry, debris-free storage area;

(21) if teaching facial courses:

(A) facial chair;

(B) magnifying lamp;

(C) woods lamp;

(D) dry sanitizer;

(E) steamer;

(F) brush machine for cleaning;

(G) vacuum machine that includes spray device;

(H) high frequency for disinfection, product penetration, stimulation;

(I) galvanic for eliminating encrustations, product penetration; and

(J) paraffin bath and paraffin wax.

(p) In addition to the posting requirements of this subsection, beauty culture schools shall post a sign at the time clock which states:

(1) Each student must clock in/out for himself/herself. No student may allow another person to clock in or out on behalf of that student.

(2) No credit shall be given for any times written in, except in a documented case of time clock failure.

(3) If a student is in or out of the facility for lunch, he/she must clock out.

(4) Students leaving the facility for any reason, including smoke breaks, must clock out, except when an instructional area on a campus is located outside the approved facility, that area is approved by the department and students are under the supervision of a licensed instructor.

§83.73.Responsibilities of Students.

(a) Students are responsible for compliance with the health and safety standards of this chapter [ Students are responsible for compliance with the sanitation requirements under §83.100 ].

[ (b) Students shall wear a uniform of washable material with armpits and chest covered as prescribed by the school. Tank tops, lingerie, see-through fabric, topless or bottomless uniforms, and bare feet are not allowed. Students must wear closed toe and heel shoes.]

(b) [ (c) ] Students shall not engage in any act that constitutes dishonesty or misrepresentation of or relating to a student’s hours accrued under this chapter.

(c) [ (d) ] Transfer students.

(1) A student desiring to transfer from one school to another must withdraw from the first school prior to the transfer. Enrollment in two or more schools of cosmetology at the same time is prohibited.

(2) A student transferring to a school who desires to claim hours and practical applications earned must inform the school transferred to prior to enrollment of his/her prior attendance and must furnish to that school and the department [ Department ] a record of hours claimed and practical applications completed. This record may be in the form of a transcript from the prior school or an extract from records of the department [ Department ].

(3) A student may not graduate until all previously accrued hours, upon re-entry to that school or transferring from another school, have been reported on any monthly hour report, but in any event, no later than the month prior to graduation.

(d) [ (e) ] Withdrawal from school.

(1) A student may withdraw from school at any time by notifying the school in writing.

(2) Upon withdrawal, and provided that the agreed tuition and fees have been tendered, a student is entitled to an official transcript of hours taken and practical application performed at the school withdrawn from. The transcript and practical applications must be ready for pickup or, if mailed, postmarked within ten calendar days of the school’s receipt of notice of withdrawal. A copy of the transcript and practical applications must be kept in the student's file for 48 months and the copy must be made available at the request of the department [ Department ].

(3) A student who withdraws from a cosmetology school is entitled to a refund in accordance with Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1602.

(4) Withdrawal or termination during the first week shall be defined by scheduled clock hours. If scheduled clock hours are 40 hours per week, then the week is defined to be 40 clock hours; for part time students, the amount of scheduled clock hours per week defines the week.

(5) Enrollment is defined as the time elapsed between the actual starting date and the date of the student’s last day of attendance.

(6) If a school closes or ceases operation before the class hours are completed, the student is entitled to a tuition refund in accordance with Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1602.

(A) Any student of an out-of-state private licensed cosmetology school may submit a request to the department [ Department ] to transfer the completed hours of instruction to a Texas school. A transcript must be submitted on the prescribed form and certified by the school in which the instruction was given. Portions of the curriculum of the department [ Department ] not taught in another state must be taken in an approved Texas school prior to taking the Texas examination.

(B) A student enrolled for a specialty course may withdraw and transfer hours acquired to the operator course not to exceed the amount of hours of that subject in the operator curriculum. Students enrolled in the operator course may withdraw and transfer up to the maximum specialty hours within the operator curriculum for that course. Once a license is obtained, hours may not be transferred to another course.

§83.75.Responsibilities of Registered Examination Proctors.

(a) Responsibilities of Registrant.

(1) A registrant shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all standards, specifications, and procedures established by the Commission or department [ Department ] relating to the evaluation or grading of practical examinations.

(2) A registrant shall be knowledgeable of and have expertise in the subject matter(s) of the practical examination. It is the obligation of the registered examination proctor to exercise reasonable judgment and skill in the evaluation or grading of practical examinations conducted under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1602.

(3) A registrant shall be professional, honest and trustworthy in the evaluation or grading of practical examinations and any activities related to evaluating or grading practical examinations.

(4) A registrant must hold an active instructor license throughout the entire period of the registration.

(b) Responsibilities of Registrant--Prohibited Acts.

(1) A registrant shall not perform as an examination proctor without an active examination proctor registration.

(2) A registrant shall not evaluate or grade a practical examination of an applicant who is the registrant’s current student.

(3) A registrant shall not evaluate or grade a practical examination of an applicant who is the registrant’s current employee, employer or co-worker.

(4) A registrant shall not evaluate or grade a practical examination of an applicant who is related to the registrant by family or by other personal or financial interest or relationship.

(5) A registrant shall not knowingly furnish false, misleading, inaccurate, or deceitful information about an applicant or an applicant’s performance on a practical examination.

(6) A registrant shall not engage in any act or practice that constitutes a threat, coercion or extortion of an applicant.

(7) A registrant shall not ask for or receive directly from an applicant anything in connection to a registrant’s evaluation or grading of an applicant.

(8) A registrant shall not state or imply that the department [ Department ] will grant or approve an applicant’s license or that the applicant will pass the examination.

(9) A registrant shall not engage in any activity that constitutes dishonesty or misrepresentation of or relating to the registrant's responsibilities.

§83.80.Fees.

(a) Application [ and renewal ] fees.

(1) Operator License--$53

(2) Facialist Specialty License--$53

(3) Manicurist Specialty License--$53

(4) Hair weaving [ hairweaving ]/braiding Specialty Certificate--$53

(5) Wig Specialty Certificate--$53

(6) Shampoo-Conditioning Specialty Certificate--$53

(7) Student Permit--$25 (includes law and rules book fee)

(8) Instructor License--$70

(9) Facial Instructor Specialty License--$70

(10) Manicure Instructor Specialty License--$70

[ (11) Student-Instructor Registration--$70]

(11) [ (12) ] Examination Proctor Registration--$25

(12) Beauty salons--$106

(13) Booth Rental (Independent Contractor) License--$67

(14) Private Beauty Culture School--$500

(b) Renewal fees.

(1) Operator License--$53

(2) Facialist Specialty License--$53

(3) Manicurist Specialty License--$53

(4) Hair weaving/braiding Specialty Certificate--$53

(5) Wig Specialty Certificate--$53

(6) Shampoo-Conditioning Specialty Certificate--$53

(7) Student Permit--$25 (includes law and rules book fee)

(8) Instructor License--$70

(9) Facial Instructor Specialty License--$70

(10) Manicure Instructor Specialty License--$70

(11) Examination Proctor Registration--$25

(12) Beauty salons--$69

(13) Booth Rental (Independent Contractor) License--$67

(14) Private Beauty Culture School--$200

[ (b) Beauty Salons and Booth Rental (Independent Contractor) application and renewal fees.]

[ (1) Original application--$106]

[ (2) Renewal application--$69]

[ (3) Booth Rental (Independent Contractor) License--$67]

[ (c) Private Beauty Culture School License application and renewal fees.]

[ (1) Original application--$500]

[ (2) Renewal application--$200]

[ (d) Examination fee for retake--$25]

(c) [ (e) ] License by Reciprocity or Endorsement--$100

(d) [ (f) ] Inactive License--No charge. Activate License--$25

[ (g) Provisional License --$45]

(e) [ (h) ]Revised/Duplicate License/Certificate/Permit/Registration--$53

(f) [ (i) ] Law and Rules book--$14

(g) [ (j) ] Inspection Fees (for each occurrence).

(1) Salon--$35

(2) School (public and private)--$200

(3) Risk-based Inspection (salons, public schools, private schools)--$150

(h) Verification of license, permit, or certificate to other states--$15.

[ (k) Transcript fee. ]

[ (1) Licensee transcript--$15 ]

(i) [ (2) ] Student transcript fee --$5

(j) [ (l) ] Registered Examination Proctor Department training course--$50

(k) [ (m) ] Late renewals fees for licenses under this chapter are provided under §60.83 of this title (relating to Late Renewal Fees).

§83.90.Administrative Sanctions and Penalties.

[ (a) ] A person that violates Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 1602 or 1603, a rule, or an order of the Executive Director or Commission relating to Chapters 1602 or 1603, shall be subject to the imposition of administrative sanctions and/or administrative penalties in accordance with Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 51, 1602, or 1603, and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 60 of this title (relating to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation).

[ (b) Consumer complaints alleging a violation of applicable law or rules shall be submitted through the Department’s website or by writing through mail or fax transmission.]

§83.100.Health and Safety Definitions.

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

(1) Chlorine bleach solutions--A chemical used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and hard, non-porous surfaces; solution should be mixed fresh at least once per day. As used in this chapter, chlorine bleach solutions fall into two categories based on concentration and exposure time:

(A) Low level disinfection (100 - 200 ppm) - Add one teaspoon (5ml) household (5.25%) bleach to one liter water. Soak 10 minutes minimum.

(B) High level disinfection (1,000 ppm) - Add five teaspoons (25ml) household (5.25%) bleach to one liter water. Soak 20 minutes minimum.

(2) Clean or cleansing--Washing with liquid soap and water, detergent, antiseptics, or other adequate methods. Cleansing is not disinfection.

(3) Disinfect or disinfection--The use of chemicals to destroy pathogens on implements and other hard, nonporous surfaces to render an item safe for handling, use, and disposal.

(4) Disinfectant--In this chapter, one of the following department-approved chemicals:

(A) an EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal disinfectant used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions;

(B) a chlorine bleach solution consisting of 3/4 cup of 5.25% per gallon of water; or

(C) an Isopropyl alcohol used at a concentration of at least 70% and ethyl alcohol used at a concentration of at least 90%.

(5) EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal disinfectant--When used according to manufacturer’s instructions, a chemical that is a low-level disinfectant used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and hard, non-porous surfaces.

(6) Isopropyl or Ethyl alcohol--Isopropyl alcohol used at a concentration of at least 70% and ethyl alcohol used at a concentration of at least 90% are chemicals that are a low-level disinfectant used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements.

(7) Multi-use items--Items constructed of hard materials with smooth surfaces such as metal, glass, or plastic typically for use on more than one client. The term includes but is not limited to such items as clippers, scissors, combs, nippers, and some nails files.

(8) Single-use items--Porous items made or constructed of cloth, wood, or other absorbent materials having rough surfaces usually intended for single use including but not limited to such items as tissues, orangewood sticks, cotton balls, some buffer blocks, and gauze.

(9) Sterilize or sterilization--To make free from live bacteria or other microorganisms by use of an autoclave, dry heat or ultraviolet light.

§83.101.Health and Safety Standards--Department-Approved Disinfectants.

(a) EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal disinfectants shall be used as follows:

(1) Implements and surfaces shall first be thoroughly cleaned of all visible debris prior to disinfection.

(2) Some disinfectants may be sprayed on the instruments, tools, or equipment to be disinfected. EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal disinfectants become inactivated and ineffective when visibly contaminated with debris, hair, dirt and particulates.

(3) Disinfectants in which implements are to be immersed shall be prepared fresh daily or more often if solution becomes diluted or soiled.

(4) In all cases the disinfectant shall be used in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendation or other guidance in this rule.

(5) These chemicals are harsh and may affect the long term use of scissors and other sharp objects. Therefore, the Department recommends leaving items in solution in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendation for effective disinfection.

(b) Chlorine bleach solutions shall be used as follows:

(1) Chlorine bleach at the appropriate concentration is an effective disinfectant for all purposes in a salon.

(2) Chlorine bleach solutions shall be mixed daily at the following minimum standard: 3/4 cup of 5.25% bleach per gallon of water.

(3) Chlorine bleach shall be kept in a closed covered container and not exposed to sunlight.

(4) Chlorine bleach may affect the long-term use of scissors and other sharp objects so the Department does not recommend leaving items in bleach solution beyond 2 minutes for effective disinfection (5 minutes if disinfecting for blood contamination).

(5) Chlorine bleach vapors might react with vapors from other chemicals. Therefore chlorine bleach shall not be placed or stored near other chemicals used in salons (i.e. acrylic monomers, alcohol, or other disinfecting products) or near flame.

(6) Used or soiled chlorine bleach solution shall be properly disposed of each day.

(c) Isopropyl or Ethyl alcohols shall be used as follows:

(1) Isopropyl alcohol at a concentration of at least 70% and ethyl alcohol at a concentration of at least 90% are low-level disinfectants.

(2) Alcohol shall not be used for blood spills.

(3) All alcohol shall be kept in a covered container. Alcohol deteriorates in some plastics, metals and rubber items.

(4) Alcohol may affect the long-term use of scissors and other sharp objects.

(5) The Department recommends leaving items in alcohol in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation for effective disinfection. When using alcohol on surfaces other than non-porous materials, the time of contact shall be between 1 to 3 minutes after proper cleaning that removed all visible debris.

(6) Alcohol may be sprayed onto porous or absorbent surfaces after cleaning, with contact time on the surface of the item for at least 1 minute, provided the porous items have not contacted broken or unhealthy skin or nails.

§83.102.Health and Safety Standards--General Requirements.

(a) All cosmetology establishments and licensees shall utilize clean and disinfected equipment, tools, implements, and supplies in accordance with this Chapter, and shall employ good hygiene habits while providing cosmetology services.

(b) A licensee may not perform services on a client if the licensee has reason to believe the client has a contagious condition such as head lice, nits, ringworm; or inflamed, infected, broken, raised or swollen skin or nail tissue; or an open wound or sore in the area to be serviced.

(c) Multi-use equipment, implements, tools or materials not addressed in this chapter shall be cleaned and disinfected before use on each client.

(d) Single-use equipment, implements, tools or porous items not addressed in this rule shall be discarded after use on a single client.

(e) Electrical equipment that cannot be immersed in liquid shall be wiped clean and disinfected prior to each use on a client.

(f) All clean and disinfected implements and materials when not in use shall be stored in a clean, dry, debris-free environment including but not limited to drawers, cases, tool belts, rolling trays, or hung from hooks. They must be stored separate from soiled implements and materials. Ultraviolet electrical sanitizers are permissible for use as a dry storage container. Non-cosmetology related supplies must be stored in separate drawers or locations.

(g) Shampoo bowls and manicure tables shall be disinfected prior to use for each client.

(h) Floors in cosmetology establishments shall be thoroughly cleaned each day. Hair cuttings must be swept up and deposited in a closed receptacle after each hair cut.

(i) All trash containers must be emptied daily and kept clean by washing or using plastic liners.

(j) Hand washing facilities, including hot and cold running water must be provided for employees.

(k) Clean towels shall be used on each client.

(l) Soiled towels shall be removed after use on each client and deposited in a suitable receptacle.

(m) Each cosmetology establishment shall keep all products used in the conduct of their business properly labeled in compliance with OSHA requirements.

§83.103.Health and Safety Standards--Hair Cutting, Styling, and Treatment Services.

(a) Cosmetologists shall wash their hands with soap and water, or use a liquid hand sanitizer, prior to performing any services on a client.

(b) All equipment, implements, tools and materials shall be properly cleaned and disinfected in accordance with this rule prior to servicing each client.

(c) After each client, the following implements shall be wiped with a clean paper or fabric towel and sprayed with either an EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal disinfectant, or isopropyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, or bleach solution. Equipment, implements, tools and materials to be cleaned and disinfected include but are not limited to combs and picks, haircutting shears, thinning shears/texturizers, edgers, guards and perm rods.

(d) At the end of each day of use, the above items, along with any other tools, such as sectioning clips, brushes, combs and picks shall be cleaned by manually scrubbing with soap and water or adequate methods, and then disinfected by one of the following methods:

(1) Complete immersion in an EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal disinfectant in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

(2) Complete immersion in isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol;

(3) Complete immersion in chlorine bleach solution.

§83.104.Health and Safety Standards--Facial Services.

(a) Cosmetologists and facialists shall wash their hands with soap and water, or use a liquid hand sanitizer, prior to performing any services on a client. Gloves shall be worn during any type of extraction.

(b) Equipment, implements, tools and materials shall be properly cleaned and disinfected prior to servicing each client in accordance to this rule.

(c) Facial chairs and beds, including headrest for each, shall be cleaned prior to providing service to each client.

(d) After each client, the following implements shall be cleaned and disinfected: tweezers and comedone extractors.

(e) The following implements are single-use items and shall be discarded in a trash receptacle after use: cotton pads, cotton balls, gauze, wooden applicators, disposable gloves, tissues, disposable wipes, lancets, fabric strips and other items used for a similar purpose as one or more of the items listed above.

(f) The following items that are used during services shall be replaced with clean items for each client: disposable and terry cloth towels, hair caps, headbands, brushes, gowns, makeup brushes, spatulas that contact skin or products from multi-use containers, sponges and other items used for a similar purpose as one or more of the items listed above.

(g) Items subject to possible cross contamination such as creams, cosmetics, astringents, lotions, removers, waxes, moisturizers, masks and oils shall be used in a manner so as not to contaminate the remaining product. Applicators shall not be re-dipped in product. Permitted procedures to avoid cross contamination are:

(1) Disposing of the remaining product before beginning services on each client; or

(2) Using a single-use disposable implement to apply product and disposing of such implement after use; or

(3) Using an applicator bottle to apply the product.

§83.105.Health and Safety Standards--Waxing Services.

(a) Cosmetologists and facialists shall wash their hands with soap and water, or use a liquid hand sanitizer, prior to performing any services on a client.

(b) Cosmetologists and facialists shall clean the areas of the client’s body on which the service is to be administered.

(c) Cosmetologists and facialists performing waxing services shall dispose of after each use all wax that has been in contact with a client’s skin. Wax may not be reused under any circumstances.

(d) All wax pots shall be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. No applicators shall be left standing in the wax at any time.

§83.106.Health and Safety Standards -Manicure and Pedicure Services.

(a) Cosmetologists and manicurists shall clean their hands with soap and water or a hand sanitizer prior to performing any services.

(b) Cosmetologists and manicurists shall clean the areas of the client’s body on which the service is to be administered.

(c) All non-porous manicure and pedicure tools shall be properly cleaned, disinfected and sterilized prior to servicing each client in accordance with this rule.

(d) After each client, the following implements shall be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with the rule: metal pusher and files, cuticle nipper and scissors, tweezers, nail brushes, finger and toe nail clippers and electric file bits.

(e) The following implements are single-use items and shall be discarded after use: orangewood sticks, cotton balls, nail wipes and disposable towels.

(f) Buffer blocks, porous nail files, pedicure files, callus rasps, natural pumice and foot brush, arbor, sanding bands, sleeves, heel and toe pumice, exfoliating block (rough surfaced or absorbent materials) shall be cleaned by manually brushing or other adequate methods to remove all visible debris after each use, and then sprayed with Isopropyl or ethyl alcohol. If a buffer block or porous nail file is exposed to broken skin (skin that is not intact) or unhealthy skin or nails, it must be discarded immediately after use in a trash receptacle.

(g) The following materials that are used during a manicure and pedicure shall be replaced with new or clean articles for each client: terry cloth towels, finger bowls and spatulas that contact skin or skin products from multi-use containers.

§83.107.Health and Safety Standards--Electric Drill Bits.

(a) Only electric files, drills, or machines specifically designed and manufactured for use in the professional nail industry may be used in any cosmetology establishment for performing manicure or pedicure services. Craft, hardware, and hobby tools cannot be used under any circumstances.

(b) After each use, diamond, carbide, natural and metal bits shall be cleaned by either:

(1) using a brush;

(2) using an ultrasonic cleaner; or

(3) immersing the bit in acetone for 5 to 10 minutes.

(c) Immediately after cleaning all visible debris, diamond, carbide, natural and metal bits shall be disinfected by complete immersion in an appropriate disinfectant between clients.

(d) Buffing bits and chamois shall be cleaned with soap and water at the end of every day of use in addition to being cleaned or replaced between clients.

§83.108.Health and Safety Standards--Footspas.

(a) As used in this section, "whirlpool footspa" or "spa" is defined as any basin using circulating water, either in a self-contained unit or in a unit that is connected to other plumbing in the establishment.

(b) Before use upon each patron, each whirlpool foot spa shall be cleaned and disinfected in the following manner.

(1) All water shall be drained and all debris shall be removed from the spa basin.

(2) The spa basin must be cleaned with soap or detergent and water.

(3) The spa basin must be disinfected with an EPA registered disinfectant with demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal activity which must be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

(4) The spa basin must be wiped dry with a clean towel.

(c) At the end of each day, each whirlpool foot spa shall be cleaned and disinfected in the following manner:

(1) The screen shall be removed, all debris trapped behind the screen shall be removed, and the screen and the inlet shall be washed with soap and water or detergent and water.

(2) Before replacing the screen, one of the following procedures shall be performed:

(A) The screen shall be washed with a chlorine bleach solution of one teaspoon of 5% chlorine bleach to one (1) gallon of water; or

(B) The screen shall be totally immersed in an EPA-registered disinfectant with demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal activity which must be used according to manufacturer’s instructions.

(3) The spa system shall be flushed with soap and warm water for at least ten (10) minutes, after which the spa shall be rinsed and drained.

(d) Every other week (bi-weekly), after cleaning and disinfecting as provided in this subsection, each whirlpool foot spa shall be cleaned and disinfected in the following manner:

(1) The spa basin shall be filled completely with water and one (1) teaspoon of 5% bleach for each one (1) gallon of water.

(2) The spa system shall be flushed with the chlorine bleach and water solution of 5 to 10 minutes and allowed to sit for 6 to 10 hours.

(3) The spa system shall be drained and flushed with water before use upon a patron.

(e) A record shall be made on a form prescribe by the Department of the date and time of each cleaning and disinfecting indicating whether the cleaning was a daily or bi-weekly cleaning. This record shall be made at or near the time of cleaning and disinfecting. The record shall indicate if a spa was not used at all during any individual work day. Cleaning and disinfecting records shall be made available upon request by either a patron or a Department representative.

(f) A footspa for which documentation is not maintained in accordance with this rule must be removed from service and not used again until it has be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with the requirements of this rule and the records have been properly updated.

§83.109.Health and Safety Standards--Wig and Hairpiece Services.

(a) Cosmetologists and wig specialists shall wash their hands with soap and water, or use a liquid hand sanitizer, prior to performing any services on a client.

(b) All equipment, implements, tools and materials shall be properly cleaned and disinfected in accordance with this rule prior to servicing each client.

(c) After each client, the following implements shall be wiped with a clean paper or fabric towel and sprayed with either an EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal disinfectant, or isopropyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, or bleach solution. Equipment, implements, tools and materials to be cleaned and disinfected include but are not limited to combs and picks, haircutting shears, thinning shears/texturizers, razors, edgers, guards, perm rods and bowls or containers used to clean or color wigs or hairpieces.

(d) At the end of each day of use, the above items, along with any other tools, such as sectioning clips, brushes, combs and picks shall be cleaned by manually scrubbing with soap and water or adequate methods, and then disinfected by one of the following methods:

(1) Complete immersion in an EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, or virucidal disinfectant in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

(2) Complete immersion in isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol.

(3) Complete immersion in chlorine bleach solution.

(e) After the initial sale of a hairpiece, and prior to that hairpiece being resold, it must be properly disinfected.

(f) Used wigs and hairpieces shall be kept in a close bag or container until ready to be cleaned.

(g) Any wig block used to service a hairpiece should be covered with a plastic bag and kept in a sanitized condition after each use. Any wig block used to service hairpieces shall be sprayed with an EPA registered disinfectant solution after each use and kept in a sanitary condition.

(h) Finished wigs and hairpieces shall be placed away from soiled wigs and hairpieces until ready to be returned to the client.

§83.110.Health and Safety Standards--Hair Weaving and Hair Braiding Services.

(a) Cosmetologists, wig specialists and hair weavers shall wash their hands with soap and water, or use a liquid hand sanitizer, prior to performing any services on a client.

(b) All equipment, implements, tools and materials shall be properly cleaned and disinfected in accordance with this rule prior to servicing each client.

(c) Hair extensions, tracks, needles, and thread shall be stored in a bag or covered container until ready to use. No unrelated items shall be stored in the same bag or container.

(d) Needles shall be sprayed with a disinfectant before use.

§83.111.Health and Safety Standards--Blood and Body Fluids.

(a) Blood can carry many pathogens. For this reason licensees should never touch a client’s open sore or wound. Powdered alum, styptic powder, or a cyanoacrylate (e.g. liquid-type bandage) may be used to contract the skin to stop minor bleeding, and should be applied to the open area with a disposable cotton-tipped instrument that is immediately discarded after application.

(b) In the case of blood or body fluid contact on any surface area such as a table, chair, or the floor, an EPA-registered hospital grade disinfectant, a tuberculocidal disinfectant, or a 10% bleach solution shall be used per manufacturer’s instructions immediately to clean up all visible blood or body fluids.

(c) If any non-porous instrument is contacted with blood or body fluid, it shall be immediately cleaned and disinfected using an EPA-registered hospital grade disinfectant, a tuberculocidal disinfectant in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, or totally immersed in a 10% bleach solution for 5 minutes.

(d) If any porous instrument contacts blood or body fluid, it shall be immediately double-bagged and discarded in a closed trash container or biohazard box.

§83.112.Health and Safety Standards--Prohibited Products or Practices.

(a) Licensees may not use any of the following substances or products in performing cosmetology services:

(1) Methyl Methacrylate Liquid Monomers, a.k.a., MMA.

(2) Razor-type callus shavers designed and intended to cut growths of skin such as corns and calluses, e.g., credo blades.

(3) Alum or other astringents in stick or lump form. (Alum or other astringents in powder or liquid form are acceptable.)

(4) Fumigants such as formalin (formaldehyde) tablets or liquids.

(b) Possession on licensed premises of any item listed in this section is a violation under this chapter.

§83.113.Health and Safety Standards--FDA.

(a) Licensees shall not use any product in providing a service authorized under the Act that is banned or deemed to be poisonous or unsafe by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or other local, state, or federal governmental agencies responsible for making such determinations.

(b) Possession or storage on licensed premises of any item banned or deemed to be poisonous or unsafe by the FDA or other governmental agency shall be considered prima facie evidence of its use.

(c) For the purpose of performing services authorized under the Act, no licensee shall buy, sell, use, or apply to any person monomeric methyl methacrylate (MMA), an adhesive banned for use in nail services by the FDA.

§83.114.Health and Safety Standards--Establishments.

(a) Establishments shall keep the floors, walls, ceilings, shelves, furniture, furnishings, and fixtures clean and in good repair. Any cracks, holes, or other similar disrepair not readily accessible for cleaning shall be repaired or filled in to create a smooth, washable surface.

(b) All floors in areas where services under the Act are performed, including restrooms and areas where chemicals are mixed or where water may splash, must be of a material which is not porous or absorbent and is easily washable, except that anti-slip applications or plastic floor coverings may be used for safety reasons. Carpet is permitted in the reception area.

(c) Plumbing fixtures, including toilets and wash basins, shall be kept clean. They must be free from cracks and similar disrepair that cannot be readily accessible for cleaning.

(d) Each establishment must have suitable plumbing that provides an adequate and readily available supply of hot and cold running water at all times and that is connected for drainage of sewage and potable water within the areas where work is performed and supplies dispensed.

(e) Every establishment shall provide at least one restroom located on or near the premises of the establishment. For public safety, supplies shall not be stored in the restroom.

(f) Food shall not be prepared on licensed premises. Pre-packaged food may be sold.

(g) For public health and safety, licensed premises shall eliminate any strong odors through adequate ventilation, including but not limited to, exhaust fans and air filtration to exhaust chemicals and fumes away from the public area and to provide for the input of fresh air.

(h) Licensed premises shall not be utilized for living or sleeping purposes, or any other purpose that would tend to make the premises unsanitary, unsafe, or endanger the health and safety of the public. An establishment that is attached to a residence must have an entrance that is separate and distinct from the residential entrance. Any door between a residence and a licensed facility must be closed during business hours.

(i) No animals with the exception of those providing assistance to individuals are allowed in establishments. Covered aquariums are allowed provided that they are maintained in a sanitary condition.

§83.120.Technical Requirements--Curriculum.

(a) Operator Curriculum

Figure: 16 TAC §83.120(a)

(b) Specialist Curriculum

Figure: 16 TAC §83.120(b)

(c) Student-Instructor Curriculum

Figure: 16 TAC §83.120(c)

(d) Practical Applications of the Curriculum

Figure: 16 TAC §83.120(d)

(e) Field Trips.

(1) Cosmetology related field trips are permitted under the following conditions for students enrolled in the following courses and the guidelines under this subsection must be strictly followed.

(2) A student may obtain the following field trip curriculum hours:

(A) a maximum of 75 hours out of the 1,500 hours operator course;

(B) a maximum of 50 hours out of the 1,000 hours operator course;

(C) a maximum of 30 hours for the manicure course;

(D) a maximum of 30 hours for the facial course; and

(E) a maximum of 30 hours for students taking the 750 hour student-instructor course.

(3) Unless provided by this subsection, field trips are not allowed for specialty courses.

(4) Students must be under the supervision of a licensed instructor from the school where the student is enrolled at all times during the field trip. The instructor-student ratio required in a school is required on a field trip.

(5) Complete documentation is required, including student names, instructor names, activity, location, date, and duration of the activity.

(6) No hours are allowed for travel.

(7) Prior department approval is not required. The report of hours earned and the documentation will be attached to the monthly hour report for the inspector to audit.

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 December 12, 2005.

TRD-200505783

William H. Kuntz, Jr.

Executive Director

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Earliest possible date of adoption: January 22, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 463-7348


16 TAC §§83.100 - 83.103

(Editor's note: The text of the following sections proposed for repeal will not be published. The sections may be examined in the offices of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or in the Texas Register office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation ("Department") proposes the repeal of existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code, §§83.100-83.103 regarding cosmetology.

This proposed repeal is in conjunction with new and amended rules that are proposed in a separate, but concurrent rulemaking. The repeal of these rules is necessary to update and reorganize the cosmetology rules.

Section 83.100 is repealed because sanitation requirements are more specifically stated for each type of cosmetology service in proposed new §§83.100-83.114, filed concurrently with this repeal. Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization procedures are also updated in accordance with SB 411 and HB 3149, 79th Legislature, 2005, and industry standards.

Section 83.101 is repealed because this section is replaced by proposed new health and safety standards. The rules from 83.101, relating to curriculum are relocated to proposed new section 83.120 without substantive change.

Sections 83.102-83.103 are repealed because these section are replaced by proposed new health and safety standards. The rules within these sections are relocated and proposed as amendments to existing rules and new rules in a separate but concurrent rulemaking.

William H. Kuntz, Jr., Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the proposed repeal is in effect there will be no cost to state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the repeal.

Mr. Kuntz also has determined that for each year of the first five-year period the repealed rules are in effect, the public benefit will be better organization for rules in the cosmetology program, the updating of health and safety standards, and the elimination of unnecessary regulatory requirements.

Mr. Kuntz has determined that there is no cost to small or micro-businesses, as a result of the proposed repeal of reporting requirements. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the rules as repealed.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Caroline Jackson, Legal Assistant, General Counsel’s Office, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, or facsimile (512) 475-3032, or electronically: caroline.jackson@license.state.tx.us. The deadline for comments is 30 days after publication in the Texas Register .

The repeal is proposed under Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 51, 1602, and 1603, which authorizes the Department to adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter and any other law establishing a program regulated by the Department.

The statutory provisions affected by the proposed repeal are those set forth in Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 51, 1601, and 1603. No other statutes, articles, or codes are affected by the proposal.

§83.100.Technical Requirements--Sanitation.

§83.101.Technical Requirements--Curriculum.

§83.102.Technical Requirements--Facility and Equipment.

§83.103.Technical Requirements--Booth Rental (Independent Contractor) Licensees.

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 December 12, 2005.

TRD-200505782

William H. Kuntz, Jr.

Executive Director

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Earliest possible date of adoption: January 22, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 463-7348