HB 2847, Hse 2nd Rdg, Amnd #4

(2) On page 4, line 5, between "1001.2534" and "to", insert ", and 1001.2535".

(3) On page 5, line 25, after the underlined semicolon, insert "and".

(4) On page 6, line 3, strike "; and" and substitute an underlined period.

(5) On page 6, strike lines 4 through 13.

(6) On page 6, between lines 16 and 17, insert the following:

Sec. 1001.2535. DEVELOPMENT COURSE FOR TEACHING ASSISTANT, DRIVER EDUCATION TEACHER, OR SUPERVISING TEACHER. The classroom portion of a development course required for certification as a teaching assistant, driver education teacher, or supervising teacher may be completed online.

(7) On page 9, line 9, strike "GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO LICENSING" and substitute "TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION".

(8) On page 12, line 10, strike "against a license holder".

(9) Strike page 12, line 21, through page 14, line 9.

(10) Add the following appropriately numbered SECTION to ARTICLE 4 of the bill:

SECTION 4.____. Section 51.2031(a-2), Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows:

(a-2) For each rule proposed under Subsection (a-1), the commission shall either adopt the rule as proposed or return the rule to the advisory board for revision. The commission retains authority for final adoption of all rules and is responsible for ensuring compliance with all laws regarding the rulemaking process. [~~This subsection and Subsection (a-1) expire September 1, 2019.~~]

(11) On page 16, line 9, between "witness" and "to", insert ", including an advisory board member under Section 202.051(a)(1),".

(12) On page 22, line 14, between the period and "COSMETOLOGISTS", insert "BARBERS AND".

(13) Add the following appropriately numbered SECTION to ARTICLE 9 of the bill:

SECTION 9.____. Section 1603.104, Occupations Code, is amended by amending Subsection (b) and adding Subsections (c) and (c-1) to read as follows:

(b) Except as otherwise provided by this section, at [At] least once every four [~~two~~] years, the department shall inspect each shop or other facility that holds a license, certificate, or permit in which the practice of barbering or cosmetology is performed under this chapter, Chapter 1601, or Chapter 1602.

(c) At [~~, and at~~] least twice per year, the department shall inspect each school in which barbering or cosmetology is taught under this chapter, Chapter 1601, or Chapter 1602.

(c-1) At least once every two years, the department shall inspect each specialty shop that holds a license, certificate, or permit issued under this chapter, Chapter 1601, or Chapter 1602 and at which the practices described by Section 1601.002(1)(E) or (F) or 1602.002(a)(8) or (9) are performed.

(14) Add the following appropriately numbered SECTION to ARTICLE 10 of the bill:

SECTION 10.____. Section 2309.106(a), Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows:

(a) The department shall inspect each used automotive parts recycling facility at least once every four [~~two~~] years.

(15) Add the following appropriately numbered ARTICLE to the bill:

ARTICLE ____. MIDWIVES

SECTION ____.001. Section 203.056, Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 203.056. PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of the commission shall designate a [~~public~~] member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board to serve for a term of one year. The presiding officer of the advisory board may vote on any matter before the advisory board.

SECTION ____.002. Section 203.152, Occupations Code, is repealed.

SECTION ____.003. Section 203.056, Occupations Code, as amended by this article, does not affect the entitlement of a member of the Midwives Advisory Board who is serving as the presiding officer of the advisory board immediately before the effective date of this Act to continue to serve in that capacity for the remainder of the member's term as presiding officer.