Sec. 1601.256. ELIGIBILITY FOR BARBER TECHNICIAN LICENSE. (a) A person holding a barber technician license may:

(1) perform only barbering as defined by Sections 1601.002(1)(C), (D), (F), and (G); and

(2) practice only at a location that has been issued a barbershop permit.

(b) An applicant for a barber technician license must:

(1) be at least 16 years of age;

(2) have completed the seventh grade or the equivalent of the seventh grade;

(3) have completed a course of instruction in a commission-approved training program consisting of not less than 300 hours in a period of not less than eight weeks; and

(4) submit the required fee with the application.

(c) The course of instruction described by Subsection (b)(3) must include the theory and practice of:

(1) laws governing the practice of barbering in this state;

(2) hygienic bacteriology;

(3) histology of the skin, muscles, and nerves;

(4) the structure of the head, neck, and face;

(5) elementary chemistry relating to sterilization and antiseptics;

(6) common disorders of the skin;

(7) massage and manipulation of the muscles of the scalp, face, and neck;

(8) shampooing;

(9) the administration of facial treatments;

(10) the preparation of patrons and making of appointments; and

(11) any other services within the scope of barbering under Subsection (a).

(d) The department shall issue a barber technician license to an applicant who:

(1) possesses the qualifications described by Subsection (b);

(2) passes the appropriate examination;

(3) pays the required license fee; and

(4) has not committed an act that is a ground for denial of a license.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 798 (S.B. 411), Sec. 2.10, eff. September 1, 2005.

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (S.B. 1503), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 967 (S.B. 2065), Sec. 10.003, eff. September 1, 2017.