S.B. No. 1905 establishes the Cosmetology Licensure Compact by adding Chapter 1604 to Title 9 of the Occupations Code in Texas. This Compact aims to facilitate the interstate practice and regulation of cosmetology, allowing licensed cosmetologists to practice across member states while ensuring public health and safety standards are maintained. The bill outlines a multistate licensing program, enabling member states to charge fees for licenses and allowing individuals from non-member states to apply for single-state licenses without multistate privileges. It emphasizes that member states retain jurisdiction over educational and professional licensure requirements, ensuring the Commission does not define these standards.

The bill also creates a Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the implementation and enforcement of the Compact, with provisions for legal proceedings, financial management, and the establishment of a coordinated database for licensure information. It includes measures for transparency, such as annual financial reviews and public notice of rule revisions, while also addressing dispute resolution and compliance enforcement among member states. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is designated as the administrator for the Compact, and the bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, marking a significant advancement in the regulation of cosmetology licensure in Texas.

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