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 Section 1603.051 of the Occupations Code to include specific requirements for board membership, mandating that at least one member must hold a barber instructor license and one must hold a cosmetology instructor license, in addition to the existing requirements for individual practitioner and establishment licenses.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new eligibility criteria for obtaining barber and cosmetology instructor licenses under Section 1603.21035. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, hold a current Class A barber or cosmetology operator license, complete a 500-hour instructional course, and pass a written and practical examination. The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation is tasked with adopting rules for specialty instructors by December 31, 2025. The changes will not affect the current members of the advisory board, allowing them to complete their terms, while new appointments will adhere to the updated qualifications. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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