Sec. 1601.256. ELIGIBILITY FOR BARBER TECHNICIAN LICENSE

(a) A person holding a barber technician license may:

(1) perform only barbering as defined by Sections 1601.002(1)(C), (D), (F), (G), and (I); and

(2) practice only at a location that has been issued a barbershop permit.

(b) An applicant for a barber technician license must:

(1) be at least 16 years of age;

(2) have completed the seventh grade or the equivalent of the seventh grade;

(3) have completed a course of instruction in a commission-approved training program consisting of not less than 300 hours in a period of not less than eight weeks; and

(4) submit the required fee with the application.

(c) The course of instruction described by Subsection (b)(3) must include the theory and practice of:

(1) laws governing the practice of barbering in this state;

(2) hygienic bacteriology;

(3) histology of the skin, muscles, and nerves;

(4) the structure of the head, neck, and face;

(5) elementary chemistry relating to sterilization and antiseptics;

(6) common disorders of the skin;

(7) massage and manipulation of the muscles of the scalp, face, and neck;

(8) shampooing;

(9) the administration of facial treatments;

(10) the preparation of patrons and making of appointments; and

(11) any other services within the scope of barbering under Subsection (a).

(d) The department shall issue a barber technician license to an applicant who:

(1) possesses the qualifications described by Subsection (b);

(2) passes the appropriate examination;

(3) pays the required license fee; and

(4) has not committed an act that is a ground for denial of a license.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 798 , Sec. 2.10, eff. September 1, 2005.