Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
HB 404	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hernandez, Ana \| et. al.	Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1560	87-0 (2021)	Author: Goldman, Craig Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	See remarks for effective date
HB 3718	87-0 (2021)	Author: Parker, Tan \| et. al.	Relating to the requirement that certain entities post human trafficking signs; providing a civil penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3721	87-0 (2021)	Author: Ellzey, Jake \| et. al. Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al.	Relating to the inclusion of information for reporting suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety on certain human trafficking signs or notices.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/21
SB 714	87-0 (2021)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1711	87-0 (2021)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to state and local taxes and fees; imposing a tax; imposing fees.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
HB 467	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hernandez, Ana	Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1705	86-0 (2019)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to abolishing the regulation of the practices of barbering and cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2444	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to the hours of instruction required to obtain an operator license to practice cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2523	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hernandez, Ana \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of barbering and cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2667	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2698	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the administration of the practical examination required for a barbering or cosmetology license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2700	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig	Relating to correcting cosmetology scope of work references.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2843	86-0 (2019)	Author: Turner, Chris \| et. al.	Relating to the examinations required for a barbering or cosmetology license.	House: Higher Education	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2847	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations, activities, and agreements; providing a civil penalty; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration and an occupational license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1382	86-0 (2019)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1394	86-0 (2019)	Author: Seliger, Kel Sponsor: Goldman, Craig	Relating to the regulation of companies that prearrange barbering and cosmetology services outside of certain facilities.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1506	86-0 (2019)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to cosmetology licensing and sanitation requirements.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1507	86-0 (2019)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the hours of instruction required to obtain an operator license to practice cosmetology.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1714	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the requirement that an applicant for a reciprocal license, certificate, or permit to practice barbering or cosmetology pass an examination; authorizing a fee.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2051	86-0 (2019)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the administration of a practical examination by a junior college or career school or college.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education
HB 340	85-0 (2017)	Author: Goldman, Craig	Relating to abolishing shampoo apprentice permits and shampoo specialty certificates.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1104	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hernandez, Ana	Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2304	85-0 (2017)	Author: Guillen, Ryan Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 2407	85-0 (2017)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of the hours of instruction for cosmetology licensing.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
HB 2408	85-0 (2017)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to cosmetology licensing and sanitation requirements.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
HB 2629	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to notice and continuing education requirements regarding human trafficking for cosmetologists and cosmetology facilities.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2738	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hernandez, Ana Sponsor: Taylor, Larry	Relating to the hours of instruction provided in barbering and cosmetology schools.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2739	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hernandez, Ana Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the regulation of barber schools, private beauty culture schools, and other facilities used to teach or perform the practice of barbering or cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3307	85-0 (2017)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3905	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the practice of cosmetology by a person who holds an esthetician specialty license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 918	85-0 (2017)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness training and reporting by cosmetology license holders.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1087	85-0 (2017)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the regulation of the hours of instruction for cosmetology licensing.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 1088	85-0 (2017)	Author: Schwertner, Charles Sponsor: Goldman, Craig	Relating to the regulation of cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1502	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Kuempel, John	Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1503	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Goldman, Craig	Relating to abolishing shampoo apprentice permits and shampoo specialty certificates.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
SB 2065	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hancock, Kelly Sponsor: Kuempel, John	Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	See remarks for effective date
SB 2153	85-0 (2017)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to the hours of instruction provided in barbering and cosmetology schools.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 344	85-1 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the practice of cosmetology by a person who holds an esthetician specialty license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 104	84-0 (2015)	Author: White, James \| et. al. Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to the practice of barbering and cosmetology at certain events.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 578	84-0 (2015)	Author: White, James	Relating to an exemption from the cosmetologist licensing law for persons who provide certain services at a special event.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 845	84-0 (2015)	Author: Schaefer, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to the hours of instruction required to be eligible for a cosmetology operator license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2314	84-0 (2015)	Author: White, James	Relating to abolishing the regulation of hair braiding.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2717	84-0 (2015)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: West, Royce \| et. al.	Relating to the deregulation of hair braiding.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
HB 2720	84-0 (2015)	Author: Goldman, Craig	Relating to abolishing shampoo apprentice permits and shampoo specialty certificates.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2846	84-0 (2015)	Author: Goldman, Craig	Relating to abolishing certain specialty licenses and certificates for the practice of barbering or cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3325	84-0 (2015)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the requirements for barber schools and private beauty culture schools.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Postponed
HB 4068	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smith, Wayne	Relating to the regulation of barber schools and beauty culture schools; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4069	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smith, Wayne Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1179	84-0 (2015)	Author: Huffines, Don	Relating to abolishing certain occupational licensing requirements and associated regulations.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1193	84-0 (2015)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al.	Relating to the deregulation of hair braiding.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1604	84-0 (2015)	Author: Huffines, Don	Relating to abolishing the regulation of hair braiding.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 566	83-0 (2013)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the practice of cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
HB 619	83-0 (2013)	Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the requirements for issuance of certain barbering and cosmetology licenses and certificates for applicants holding licenses issued by other states; imposing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1779	83-0 (2013)	Author: Schaefer, Matt	Relating to the regulation of the practices of barbering and cosmetology and associated locations.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2095	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology; authorizing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2494	83-0 (2013)	Author: Harper-Brown, Linda	Relating to the regulation of certain occupations.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3156	83-0 (2013)	Author: Harper-Brown, Linda	Relating to the regulation of certain practices in barbering and cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
HB 3477	83-0 (2013)	Author: Allen, Alma	Relating to the regulation of cosmetology, including eyebrow or facial hair threading.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 362	83-0 (2013)	Author: Watson, Kirk Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the practice of cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13
SB 973	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology; authorizing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1793	82-0 (2011)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the practice of cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2727	82-0 (2011)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Whitmire, John	Relating to the regulation by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation of the application of eyelash extensions and private beauty culture schools; providing a criminal penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
HB 3013	82-0 (2011)	Author: Giddings, Helen	Relating to the renewal of an expired cosmetology operator license.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3512	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hamilton, Mike	Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 1170	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike	Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3910	81-0 (2009)	Author: Madden, Jerry	Relating to the requirements to obtain a license to practice cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
HB 3914	81-0 (2009)	Author: Edwards, Al	Relating to the regulation of the practice of cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1030	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to licensing and regulation of cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1050	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hopson, Chuck \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1118	80-0 (2007)	Author: Brown, Betty	Relating to the operation of a licensed barber or cosmetology school, shop, or facility before initial inspection by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1278	80-0 (2007)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the requirement that a person who performs certain tissue-altering procedures be licensed.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 1280	80-0 (2007)	Author: Deshotel, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to issue certain enforcement orders in the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1566	80-0 (2007)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the requirement that an applicant for a cosmetologist examination not owe tuition to a beauty culture school.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2106	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chisum, Warren \| et. al. Sponsor: Whitmire, John	Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
HB 2903	80-0 (2007)	Author: Harper-Brown, Linda	Relating to certain sanitation requirements applicable to barbering and cosmetology.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 3623	80-0 (2007)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to requiring certain barbers and cosmetologists to have a product available to reverse certain hair damage.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 3978	80-0 (2007)	Author: Jones, Delwin	Relating to authorizing certain cosmetology license holders to be provisionally licensed as instructors.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 984	80-0 (2007)	Author: Whitmire, John	Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists at mobile locations.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 441	79-0 (2005)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists at mobile locations.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 1304	79-0 (2005)	Author: Wong, Martha Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to sanitation requirements for certain barbering and cosmetology services.	House: Government Reform Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 1/1/06
HB 1436	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hamric, Peggy \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the abolition of the State Board of Barber Examiners and the Texas Cosmetology Commission.	House: Government Reform	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3149	79-0 (2005)	Author: Wong, Martha Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to inactive status for cosmetology certificate or license holders.	House: Government Reform Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/05
SB 411	79-0 (2005)	Author: Whitmire, John Sponsor: Hamric, Peggy	Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the abolition of the State Board of Barber Examiners and the Texas Cosmetology Commission.	House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization	See remarks for effective date
HB 653	78-0 (2003)	Author: Davis, John Sponsor: Janek, Kyle	Relating to a shampoo apprentice permit.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/03
HB 767	78-0 (2003)	Author: Davis, John	Relating to the renewal of a cosmetology license.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 3174	78-0 (2003)	Author: Pitts, Jim Sponsor: Averitt, Kip	Relating to the requirement to submit a health certificate to obtain a license to practice cosmetology.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3460	78-0 (2003)	Author: Pitts, Jim Sponsor: Averitt, Kip	Relating to regulation of the practice of cosmetology.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	See remarks for effective date
HB 436	77-0 (2001)	Author: McClendon, Ruth	Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists at mobile locations.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 551	77-0 (2001)	Author: Mowery, Anna Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the authority of a cosmetologist to treat a person's mustache or beard.	House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
HB 416	76-0 (1999)	Author: Talton, Robert	Relating to fees and penalties imposed by the Texas Cosmetology Commission.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 1197	76-0 (1999)	Author: Gutierrez, Roberto	Relating to health certificates required for certain licenses and certificates issued by the Texas Cosmetology Commission.	House: Public Health	Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2102	76-0 (1999)	Author: Pitts, Jim	Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists under the Texas Board of Barber and Cosmetologist Examiners and the abolition of the State Board of Barber Examiners and the Texas Cosmetology Commission.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
SB 314	76-0 (1999)	Author: Ellis, Rodney Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roberto	Relating to health certificates required for certain licenses and certificates issued by the Texas Cosmetology Commission.	House: Public Health Senate: Health Services	Effective on 9/1/99
SB 564	76-0 (1999)	Author: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists under the Texas Board of Barber and Cosmetologist Examiners and the abolition of the State Board of Barber Examiners and the Texas Cosmetology Commission.	Senate: State Affairs	No action taken in committee
HB 1715	75-0 (1997)	Author: Davila, Diana	Relating to the regulation of the practice of cosmetology; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee
HB 3446	75-0 (1997)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Relating to the regulation of the practice of cosmetology.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
SB 719	75-0 (1997)	Author: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists under the Texas Board of Barber and Cosmetologist Examiners and the abolition of the State Board of Barber Examiners and the Texas Cosmetology Commission.	Senate: State Affairs	Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1131	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al. Sponsor: Davila, Diana	Relating to the regulation of the practice of cosmetology; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1223	74-0 (1995)	Author: Duncan, Robert \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists under the Texas Board of Barber and Cosmetologist Examiners and the abolition of the State Board of Barber Examiners and the Texas Cosmetology Commission.	House: Public Health	Left pending in committee
SB 35	74-0 (1995)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to an exemption from the application of certain requirements related to the practice of cosmetology for persons who provide services at a fashion photography studio.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development
SB 1502	74-0 (1995)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Cuellar, Renato	Relating to the regulation of the practice of cosmetology; providing a penalty.	House: Public Health Senate: Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1653	74-0 (1995)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to licenses required for certain acts performed within the practice of cosmetology.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development
SB 1094	73-0 (1993)	Author: Madla, Frank Sponsor: Hernandez, Christine	Relating to the regulation of professional manicuring and facial specialty schools and the imposition of fees by the Texas Cosmetology Commission.	House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/93
HB 371	72-0 (1991)	Author: Conley, Karyne	Relating to the educational requirements applying to cosmetologists.	House: Government Organization	Referred to Government Organization
HB 108	70-0 (1987)	Author: Blackwood, Bill	Relating to certain fees assessed to the Texas Cosmetology Commission; providing penalties.	House: Public Health	Referred to subcommittee
HB 2327	70-0 (1987)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to the regulation of barbers, cosmetologists, and certain hair care shops and salons; providing penalties.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 1151	69-0 (1985)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to the regulation of barbers, cosmetologists, and certain hair care shops and salons; providing penalties.	House: State Affairs	Referred to subcommittee
SB 127	69-0 (1985)	Author: Traeger, John Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to licenses, fees, and exemptions involved in the regulation of the practice of cosmetology.	House: Public Health Senate: Economic Development	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1010	68-0 (1983)	Author: Harrison, Jr., W.O. "Bill" Sponsor: Jones, Grant	Relating to authority of the State Board of Barber Examiners and the Texas Cosmetology Commission to contract with each other for inspection and enforcement purposes.	House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development	Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 647	68-0 (1983)	Author: Jones, Grant Sponsor: Smith, Terral	Relating to the adoption of rules by the Texas Cosmetology Commission regarding continuing education programs for persons licensed by the commission.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Economic Development	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 238	67-0 (1981)	Author: Smith, Carlyle	Relating to exemptions to the Cosmetology Regulatory Act.	House: Human Services	Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 929	67-0 (1981)	Author: Ceverha, Bill	Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists.	House: State Affairs	Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1762	67-0 (1981)	Author: Wilson, Ron	Relating to regulation of the practice of cosmetology.	House: Health Services	Referred to Committee on Health Services
SB 26	67-0 (1981)	Author: Brooks, Chet Sponsor: Smith, Carlyle	Relating to exemptions to the Cosmetology Regulatory Act.	House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 593	67-0 (1981)	Author: Santiesteban, H.	Relating to the licensing fees of persons licensed by the Texas Cosmetology Commission.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 713	66-0 (1979)	Author: Ceverha, Bill	Relating to regulation of cosmetologists, beauty shops, and wig salons; providing penalties.	House: Government Organization	Referred to subcommittee
SB 384	66-0 (1979)	Author: Harris, O.H. Sponsor: Lewis, Gibson	Relating to licensing and regulation of cosmetologists; providing penalties.	House: Government Organization Senate: State Affairs	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 758	65-0 (1977)	Author: Green, Gene	Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission of Cosmetologists and Barbers; amd declaring an emergency.	House: State Affairs	Referred to subcommittee
HB 759	65-0 (1977)	Author: Green, Gene	Relating to dividing and sharing working areas by barbers and cosmetologists.	House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Committee on Economic Development
HB 1593	65-0 (1977)	Author: Ceverha, Bill	To allow educational cosmetology programs without temporary licensing of participants under certain conditions, to remove the requirement of blood tests for licensing, and to provide for temporary permits for cosmetology demonstrations outside of licensed shops.	House: State Affairs	Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 1616	65-0 (1977)	Author: Weddington, Sarah Sponsor: Mengden, Walter	Relating to certain requirements for licensing as an operator in cosmetology; relating to certain requirements for licensing as an instructor.	House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development	Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1836	65-0 (1977)	Author: Maloney, Robert Sponsor: Harris, O.H.	Relating to the extension of the period of time for the training and certification of certain persons who perform hair cleansing and scalp conditioning in beauty shops.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Effective in 90 days
SB 398	65-0 (1977)	Author: Mengden, Walter Sponsor: Edwards III, Jimmie C.	Relating to the number of instructors a private beauty culture school is required to have on its staff.	House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development	90 Day Bill
SB 532	65-0 (1977)	Author: Harris, O.H. Sponsor: Ceverha, Bill	Adding a new Subsection (e) to Section 18 and amending Sections 35 and 36, Chapter 1036, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, 1971, as amended (Article 8451a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), to allow educational cosmetology programs without temporary licensing of participants under certain conditions, to remove the requirement of blood tests for licensing, and to provide for temporary permits for cosmetology demonstrations outside of licensed shops.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	90 Day Bill
HB 255	64-0 (1975)	Author: Hubenak, Joe A.	Relating to the licensing of cosmetologists.	House: State Affairs	Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 376	64-0 (1975)	Author: Bigham, John R.	Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists.	House: State Affairs	Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1460	64-0 (1975)	Author: Parker, Carl	Relating to the classification of certain institutions for purposes of the regulation of the offering of cosmetology courses.	House: State Affairs	Referred to subcommittee
HB 1750	64-0 (1975)	Author: Mattox, Jim	Relating to the creation of the Texas State Commission of Cosmetologists and Barbers; transferring the powers and duties of the Board of Barber Examiners and the Texas Cosmetology Commission to the Texas State Commission of Cosmetologists and Barbers; providing an effective date.	House: State Affairs	Referred to subcommittee
HB 1966	64-0 (1975)	Author: Bryant, John W.	Relating to the licensing of beauty culture schools by the Texas Cosmetology Commission.	House: State Affairs	Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 2133	64-0 (1975)	Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick"	Relating to the denial, revocation, or suspension of a licence of a cosmetologist, barber, an assistant barber, and a journeyman barber because the applicant or licensee was convicted of a crime.	House: State Affairs	Referred to subcommittee
HCR 152	64-0 (1975)	Author: Hubenak, Joe A.	Recalling SB 86 from the Governor for corrections.		Signed by Governor
SB 86	64-0 (1975)	Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Sponsor: Hubenak, Joe A.	Regulating and controlling the business or occupation and those engaged in the business, occupation, or employment of caring for, dressing, adorning, and beautifying the human hair, face, scalp, hands, nails, skin, and body; providing for the licensing of barbers and cosmetologists and the places where such services are performed; relating to barber schools and colleges and beauty schools and educational requirements; defining terms; making certain provisions as to nonprofit, tax-exempt vocational schools; increasing the numbers of members of the State Board of Barber Examiners and making other provisions with reference to the boards; providing date after which persons licensed by the State Board of Barber Examiners or the Texas Cosmetology Commission may not perform on certain premises; providing a saving clause as to persons holding a cosmetologist license or manicurist license issued by the cosmetology commission who apply for a manicurist license to the barber board; providng certain exceptions and exemptions; providing for appeals to and procedures in courts; providing serverability; providing a repealing clause.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	90 day bill
SCR 79	64-0 (1975)	Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"	Requesting the Enrolling and Engrossing Clerk to correct certain errors in Section 31 of S.B. 86, as follows: (1) strike "(H)" in Paragraph (a) of Section 15A, which refers to "shampooing and conditioning hair," and substitute "(D)," which refers to "cutting, trimming, polishing, tinting, coloring, cleansing or manicuring the nails of any person; or attaching false nails or massaging, cleansing, treating or beautifying the hands of any person"; and, (2) strike "(I)" in Paragraph (a) of Section 15B, which refers to "advertising or holding out to the public by any manner whatsoever that any person is a cosmetologist or authorized to practice cosmetology."	Senate: Administration	Referred to Committee on Administration
HB 771	63-0 (1973)	Author: Munson, Ben Sponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.	Relating to certain requirements for licensing as an instructor in cosmetology.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Signed by the Governor
HB 1704	63-0 (1973)	Author: Willis, Doyle Sponsor: McKnight, Peyton	Relating to the requirements of a private beauty culture school; amending Section 27, Chapter 1036, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971 (Article 734c, Vernon's Texas Penal Code); and declaring an emergency.	House: Human Resources Senate: Administration	Signed by the Governor
SB 508	63-0 (1973)	Author: Longoria, Raul Sponsor: Murray, Menton J.	Relating to the issuance of licenses by the Texas Cosmetology Commission.	House: Human Resources Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
SB 863	63-0 (1973)	Author: Wolff, Nelson Sponsor: Kubiak, Dan	Relating to the training, qualifications, certification, and employment of certain persons who perform hair cleansing and scalp conditioning in beauty shops; amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (c), Section 12, Chapter 1036, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971 (Article 734c, Vernon's Texas Penal Code); amending Chapter 1036, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971 (Article 734c, Vernon's Texas Penal Code), by adding Section 55; and declaring an emergency.	House: Human Resources Senate: Human Resources	90 Day Bill
SB 939	63-0 (1973)	Author: McKnight, Peyton	Relating to the requirement of maintenance of full-time instructors on its staff during certain hours by a private beauty culture school.	House: Human Resources Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Committee on Human Resources
HB 156	62-0 (1971)	Author: Golman, Joe H. Sponsor: Hightower, Jack	Relating to the regulation of cosmetologists and hairdressers, creating the Texas Cosmetology Commission.
HB 233	62-0 (1971)	Author: Moore, Griffith	Relating to exemptions from hairdressing and cosmetologists' license requirements.
HB 202	61-0 (1969)	Author: Dickson, Temple \| et. al.	Relating to making it unlawful to refuse to serve certain persons in barber and beauty shops; prescribing a penalty.
HB 466	61-0 (1969)	Author: Pendleton, Randall George "Randy"	Relating to educational requirements for cosmetology students.
HB 1311	61-0 (1969)	Author: Golman, Joe H.	Relating to the State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists.
SB 98	61-0 (1969)	Author: Brooks, Chet	Relating to qualifications and examinations of applicants for a license to engage in the occupation of hairdresser, cosmetologist, or manicurist.
HB 295	60-0 (1967)	Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee	Relating to cosmetologists and hairdressers; relating to penalties for certain offenses.
HB 1016	60-0 (1967)	Author: Lockridge, Joseph Edwin	Relating to providing for 6 members of the State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists, to be appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and providing for their terms of office.
SB 134	60-0 (1967)	Author: Watson, Jr., Murray	Relating to cosmetologists and hairdressers; relating to penalties for certain offenses.
SB 488	60-0 (1967)	Author: Hall, Ralph M.	Relating to amending the Penal Code so as to provide for six members of the State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists, to be appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
HB 1180	59-0 (1965)	Author: Mann, Jr., Dudley R.	Relating to application fees for hairdressers and cosmetologists and for manicurists, and to the disposition of the fees.
SB 583	59-0 (1965)	Author: Watson, Jr., Murray	Relating to application fees for hairdressers and cosmetologists and for manicurists, and to the disposition of the fees.
HB 226	58-0 (1963)	Author: Jarvis, Ben E.	Relating to providing for the establishment and continuance of the State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists as presently constituted, and defining the duties and powers of such Boards; prescribing certain offenses which shall constitute misdemeanors; providing for the punishment for willful making of any false statement.
HB 843	58-0 (1963)	Author: Davis, William S. "Bill"	Relating to providing for the deposit of certain revenues in the General Revenue Fund; providing that expenses of the Texas State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists shall be paid from the General Revenue Fund; abolishing the State Board of Cosmetologists Fund; providing an effective date.
SB 138	58-0 (1963)	Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott	Relating to amending the Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Act, so as to authorize the Attorney General or any district or county attorney to institute any injunction proceeding or such other proceeding as to enforce provisions of this Act; authorizing and providing venue for suits for recovery of penalty for violating the Act.
HB 79	53-0 (1953)	Author: Hale, L. DeWitt \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for the establishment and continuance of the State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists as presently constituted, and defining the duties and powers of such Boards; defining the practice of hairdressing and cosmetology and other terms and definitions.
HB 544	53-0 (1953)	Author: Niemann, Fredrick A. "Fred"	Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that a barber or beauty shop, or both may incorporate.
SB 27	53-0 (1953)	Author: Shireman, William H. \| et. al.	Relating to amending the Penal Code by providing for the continuance in existence of the State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists as presently constituted and increasing the salaries of the members thereof; reuiring a license for those desiring to engage in such operations; providing penal provisions for violations of this Act.
HB 114	53-1 (1954)	Author: Hale, L. DeWitt	Relating to making a supplemental appropriation to the State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists.
SB 25	53-1 (1954)	Author: Shireman, William H.	Relating to making supplemental appropriations to the State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists.
SB 247	51-0 (1949)	Author: Harris, Fred R. "Red"	Relating to amending a previous Act, making it unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of a hairdresser or cosmetologist or to operate a cosmetological school without having first obtained a certificate of registration; providing penalties and punishments thereof; providing a repealing and a saving clause.
HB 424	50-0 (1947)	Author: Heflin, James McDonald	Relating to amending certain Acts relative to the practice of hairdressers and cosmetologists; providing certain penalties; providing a repealing and saving clause.
HB 880	50-0 (1947)	Author: Heflin, James McDonald \| et. al.	Relating to making an emergency appropriation to the State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists.
SB 73	50-0 (1947)	Author: Stanford, Jr., James A.	Relating to making certain emergency appropriations for the State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists for the remainder of the current fiscal year ending August 31, 1947.
SB 131	50-0 (1947)	Author: Hazlewood, Grady	Relating to amending a previous Act, making it unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of a hairdresser or cosmetologist or to operate a cosmetological school without having first obtained a certificate of registration; requiring health certificates and penalties for false certificates; providing a saving clause.
HB 49	49-0 (1945)	Author: Heflin, James McDonald	Relating to amending certain Acts to provide requirements for students and demonstrators; providing qualifications for board members; providing for penalties for the violation thereof; providing for repealing certain actions; providing a savings clause.
HB 561	49-0 (1945)	Author: Calhoun, George G.	Relating to making certain emergency appropriations for the State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists for the remainder of the current fiscal year ending August 31, 1945.
SB 208	49-0 (1945)	Author: Sulak, Louis J.	Relating to amending law relating to Board of Cosmetology to provide requirements for students and demonstrators, etc.; providing for penalties for the violation thereof; providing for repealing certain sections; providing a savings clause.
SB 220	49-0 (1945)	Author: Stone, William E.	Relating to making certain emergency appropriations for the State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists for the remainder of the current fiscal year ending August 31, 1945.
HB 223	48-0 (1943)	Author: Stanford, Jr., James A. \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain Acts so as to provide for the issuance of a Texas license to non-resident hairdressers and cosmetologists under certain circumstances for a set fee.
HB 369	48-0 (1943)	Author: Bridgers, William W. "Billy" \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas and the State Treasurer of the State of Texas to transfer Three Hundred Twenty-five Thousand ($325,000) Dollars from the State Board of Hair Dressers and Cosmetology Fund to the General Fund of the State.
HB 571	48-0 (1943)	Author: Kirby, Dann \| et. al.	Relating to providing graduates of schools of beauty culture shall be issued a temporary certificate to practice.
SB 148	48-0 (1943)	Author: Vick, Kyle A. \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for the issuance of a Texas license to non-resident hairdressers and cosmetologists under certain circumstances for a set fee.
SB 210	48-0 (1943)	Author: Vick, Kyle A.	Relating to amending law regulating the operation of barber shops and beauty parlors.
HB 317	47-0 (1941)	Author: McNamara, Eugene "Gene"	Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes relative to authorizing the creation of corporations for the purpose of establishing, owning, operating, and managing a barbershop, a barber school, beauty parlor, beauty culture school, hairdressing and cosmetological shop, or similar and associated pursuits and occupations.
HB 468	47-0 (1941)	Author: Heflin, James McDonald	Relating to amending a certain Act providing for certain changes in fees, requirements, and regulations with respect to schools of beauty culture, the operation of beauty parlors, and the personnel engaged in the trade or practice of beauty culture.
HB 704	47-0 (1941)	Author: Hoyo, John C.	Relating to regulating Beauty Schools, Beauty Shops, Hairdressers, Cosmetologists, Manicurists and Beauty School Instructors and defining each; creating a Department of Cosmetology and a Commissioner of Cosmetology; providing for penalties.
HB 787	47-0 (1941)	Author: Daniel, Sr., Marion Price	Relating to amending a certain Act of the Penal Code providing that any person engaged in the business of cutting hair for certain period shall be entitled to a certificate without having to take an examination.
SB 182	47-0 (1941)	Author: Sulak, Louis J.	Relating to regulating the occupation of hairdressers and cosmetologists, to create a Department of Cosmetology of the State Board of Health for the licensing, training, and education of such practitioners and instructors; providing penalties.
HB 330	46-0 (1939)	Author: Johnson, Leland Monte	Relating to regulating the occupation of hairdressers and cosmetologists, to create a State Board of Examiners for the licensing of persons to carry on and to teach such practices to insure the better training and education of such practitioners and instructors.
HB 691	46-0 (1939)	Author: Heflin, James McDonald \| et. al.	Relating to transferring all duties, powers, and functions of the State Board of Barber Examiners, and the State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists to the State Department of Health.
SB 100	46-0 (1939)	Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint"	Relating to regulating the occupation of hairdressers and cosmetologists to create a State Board of Examiners for the licensing of persons to carry on and to teach such practices to insure the better training and education of such practitioners and instructors; providing penalties for the violation thereof.
HB 189	44-0 (1935)	Author: Hughes, Sarah Tilghman	Relating to regulating the occupation of hairdressers and cosmetologists, to create a State Board of Examiners for the licensing of persons to carry on and to teach such practice, to insure the better education of such practitioners; prescribing a penalty.
HB 127	44-2 (1935)	Author: Jefferson, Pat Curtis \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of itinerant beauty shops.
HB 256	37-0 (1921)	Author: Rogers, John C. \| et. al.	Relating to a certain Act regarding the control, operation, etc., of beauty parlors.
SB 113	37-0 (1921)	Author: Hall, William L. \| et. al.	Relating to regulating and controlling the business or occupation and those engaged in the business, occupation or employment of caring for, dressing, adorning and beautifying the human hair, face, scalp, hands and skin, including barbers and barber shops and beauty shops and those connected therewith.

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