Sec. 1603.204. RECIPROCAL CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, OR PERMIT  


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  • (a) A person who holds a license, certificate, or permit to practice barbering or cosmetology from another state or country that has standards or work experience requirements that are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter, Chapter 1601, or Chapter 1602 may apply for a license, certificate, or permit to perform the same acts of barbering or cosmetology in this state that the person practiced in the other state or country.

    (b) The person must:

    (1) submit an application for the license, certificate, or permit to the department; and

    (2) pay fees in an amount prescribed by the commission, including any applicable license, certificate, or permit fee.

    (c) A person issued a license, certificate, or permit under this section:

    (1) may perform the acts of barbering or cosmetology stated on the license, certificate, or permit; and

    (2) is subject to the renewal procedures and fees provided in this chapter, Chapter 1601, or Chapter 1602 for the performance of those acts of barbering or cosmetology.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 798 , Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2005.