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House Bill 619 |
House Author: Gonzalez, Naomi |
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Effective: 9-1-13 |
Senate Sponsor: Watson |
House Bill 619 amends the Occupations Code to require the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to issue a license or certificate to an applicant for a Class A barber certificate, barber technician license, hair weaving specialty certificate of registration, hair braiding specialty certificate of registration, or cosmetology operator license if the applicant submits an application on a form prescribed by TDLR, pays the application fee, and provides proof that the applicant holds a current license to engage in the same or a similar activity issued by another jurisdiction that has license requirements substantially equivalent to those of Texas. The bill provides for the waiver of any requirement for a barbering or cosmetology license or certificate, other than for a license or certificate issued under these provisions, for an applicant holding a license from another state or country that has license requirements substantially equivalent to those of Texas. The bill requires a license or certificate issued under these provisions to be renewed as provided by provisions governing the renewal of a certificate, license, or permit related to barbering or cosmetology, as appropriate.