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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to abolishing the regulation of the practices of barbering |
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and cosmetology. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Title 9, Occupations Code, is repealed. |
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SECTION 2. (a) A license, certificate, or permit issued |
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under Chapter 1601, 1602, or 1603, Occupations Code, in effect on |
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the effective date of this Act expires on that date. |
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(b) A proceeding under Title 9, Occupations Code, including |
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a complaint investigation, disciplinary action, and administrative |
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penalty proceeding, pending on the effective date of this Act is |
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terminated on that date. |
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(c) The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall |
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return to a person who holds a valid license, certificate, or permit |
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under Title 9, Occupations Code, as that title existed immediately |
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before the effective date of this Act, a prorated portion of the fee |
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paid to the department for the issuance or renewal of the license, |
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certificate, or permit. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019. |