84R378 SLB-D By: White of Tyler, Israel H.B. No. 104 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the practice of barbering and cosmetology at certain events. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 1601.455(b), Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) A person holding a license, certificate, or permit under this chapter may perform a service within the scope of the license, certificate, or permit at a location other than a licensed facility for a client: (1) who, because of illness or physical or mental incapacitation, is unable to receive the services at a licensed facility; or (2) in preparation for and at the location of a special event, including a wedding. SECTION 2. Section 1602.407(b), Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) A person holding a license, certificate, or permit under this chapter may perform a service within the scope of the license, certificate, or permit at a location other than a licensed facility for a client: (1) who, because of illness or physical or mental incapacitation, is unable to receive the services at a licensed facility; or (2) in preparation for and at the location of a special event, including a wedding. SECTION 3. Not later than December 1, 2015, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation shall adopt rules to implement Sections 1601.455(b) and 1602.407(b), Occupations Code, as amended by this Act. SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.