The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined due to an unknown potential certified population. Therefore, the estimated additional workload accomplished by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and the additional revenue deposited to the credit of the General Revenue Fund cannot be determined.
The bill would amend the Texas Occupations Code to require TDLR to administer a new chapter related to "Advanced Cosmetic Procedure". The bill would require TDLR to administer certificates, review continuing education courses, set and collect fees, and take enforcement actions related to an advanced cosmetic procedure certificate.
Based upon the analysis of the Comptroller of Public Accounts and TDLR, the size of the potential certified population, and the workload associated with certification, customer service, inspections, and enforcement, cannot be estimated as it is unknown how many individuals would apply for this certificate. As a result, the revenue implications to the State also cannot be estimated.
Based on information provided by TDLR, the agency would, at a minimum, require at least two additional Program Specialist full-time-equivalent positions to vet training courses, review continuing education courses, and assist other departments within the agency about technical information regarding the new certificate type. These two additional positions would cost $207,104 in the first year, and $192,272 in all subsequent years.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2025, but TDLR is required to adopt rules by December 1, 2025, approve education and training by March 1, 2026, and certificates would not be required until September 1, 2026.
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.