H.B. No. 4680 proposes amendments to the licensing and regulation of barber and cosmetology instructors by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, as well as changes to the composition of the Barbering and Cosmetology Advisory Board. The bill modifies the membership requirements of the Advisory Board to include at least one barber instructor and one cosmetology instructor, in addition to the existing requirements for individual practitioner license holders. It also establishes new eligibility criteria for obtaining a barber instructor or cosmetology instructor license, which includes being at least 18 years old, holding a relevant practitioner license, completing a specified instructional course, and passing a written and practical examination.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section that allows the commission to adopt rules for licensing specialty instructors to teach specific courses related to various cosmetology services. The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation is required to implement these changes by December 31, 2025. The bill ensures that current members of the advisory committee can complete their terms, while future appointments will adhere to the new qualifications. The changes outlined in this bill are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 1603.051, Occupations Code 1603.2103 (Occupations Code 1603)