LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
May 17, 2007

TO:
Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
 
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB2106 by Chisum (Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology. ), Committee Report 2nd House, Substituted

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.  The bill would provide for the establishment of the hair weaving specialty certificate of registration, the hair braiding specialty certificate of registration, and establish a dual barber and beauty shop license.  The bill would limit the continuing education requirements for cosmetology licensees age 65 and older with at least 15 years of licensure.  The bill would give the Executive Director of TDLR the authority to issue an emergency order to suspend or revoke a license or permit issued to barbers, cosmetologists, and related occupations; and would allow the Executive Director of TDLR to issue a cease and desist order under certain circumstances.

Based on information provided by TDLR, it is assumed that costs related to the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be covered by utilizing existing resources.

The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house; otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2007.


Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
452 Department of Licensing and Regulation
LBB Staff:
JOB, JRO, AH