Text of section as amended by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (H.B. 2739), Sec. 1
For text of section as amended by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 967 (S.B. 2065), Sec. 10.004, see other Sec. 1601.353.
Sec. 1601.353. REQUIRED FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. (a) The department may approve an application for a permit for a barber school that offers instruction to persons seeking a certificate under Section 1601.253 if the school:
(1) is located in:
(A) a municipality with a population of more than 50,000 that has a building of permanent construction containing at least 2,000 square feet of floor space, including classroom and practical areas, covered in a hard-surface floor-covering of tile or other suitable material; or
(B) a municipality with a population of 50,000 or less or an unincorporated area of a county that has a building of permanent construction containing at least 1,000 square feet of floor space, including classroom and practical areas, covered in a hard-surface floor-covering of tile or other suitable material;
(2) has the following equipment:
(A) at least 10 student workstations that include a chair that reclines, a back bar, and a wall mirror;
(B) a sink behind every two workstations;
(C) adequate lighting for each room;
(D) at least 10 classroom chairs and other materials necessary to teach the required subjects; and
(E) access to permanent restrooms and adequate drinking fountain facilities; and
(3) meets any other requirement set by the commission.
(b) The department may approve an application for a permit for a barber school that offers instruction to persons seeking a certificate, license, or permit under this chapter, other than a certificate under Section 1601.253, if the school:
(1) has adequate space, equipment, and instructional material, as determined by the commission, to provide quality classroom training; and
(2) meets any other requirement set by the commission.
(c) A barber school that satisfies the requirements of Subsection (a) may offer instruction in barbering to persons seeking any certificate, license, or permit under this chapter.
(d) Instruction received at a barber school subject to Subsection (b) may not be used to satisfy the requirements to obtain a Class A barber certificate under Section 1601.253.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 798 (S.B. 411), Sec. 2.20, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1049 (H.B. 2106), Sec. 6, eff. June 15, 2007.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1241 (S.B. 1170), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 62 (H.B. 2095), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (H.B. 2739), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
