Sec. 1601.558. REQUIRED COURSES

(a) A barber school shall instruct students in the theory and practice of subjects necessary and beneficial to the practice of barbering, including:

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

(2) scientific fundamentals of barbering;

(3) hygienic bacteriology;

(4) histology of the hair, skin, muscles, and nerves;

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

(6) elementary chemistry relating to sterilization and antiseptics;

(7) common disorders of the skin and hair;

(8) massaging of muscles of the scalp, face, and neck;

(9) haircutting;

(10) shaving, shampooing, bleaching, and dyeing of hair;

(11) administration of facial treatments, hair weaving, and servicing of wigs; and

(12) any other barbering services.

(b) At least five hours each week shall be devoted in the classroom to the instruction of theory. If classes are conducted:

(1) five days a week, one hour each day shall be devoted to instruction in theory; and

(2) four days a week, one hour and 15 minutes each day shall be devoted to instruction in theory.

(c) Saturdays shall be devoted exclusively to practical work over the chair.

(d) A barber school may not increase, decrease, or withhold for any reason the number of credit hours earned by a student.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 246, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.