S.B. No. 378 introduces new regulations concerning prohibited practices by barbers and cosmetologists in Texas. The bill adds Section 1603.2110 to the Occupations Code, which explicitly prohibits individuals performing barbering or cosmetology services from making incisions into the dermis layer of a person's skin or using certain devices unless they are licensed or authorized to do so. This provision aims to ensure that only qualified professionals perform specific medical procedures, thereby protecting public health and safety.

Additionally, the bill establishes that in any disciplinary actions related to violations of these prohibitions, the burden of proof lies with the license or permit holder to demonstrate their authorization to perform the act in question. The new regulations will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will only apply to conduct occurring after that date, with prior conduct governed by existing laws. This legislative change seeks to clarify the boundaries of practice for barbers and cosmetologists while maintaining the authority of other state agencies to enforce relevant laws.

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