88R6396 JTZ-F
By: Hernandez H.B. No. 1380
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on
identifying and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic
violence, and human trafficking.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter G, Chapter 1603, Occupations Code, is
amended by adding Section 1603.302 to read as follows:
Sec. 1603.302. CONTINUING EDUCATION REGARDING SEXUAL
ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. The commission
shall adopt rules requiring a license holder to complete continuing
education on identifying and assisting victims of:
(1) sexual assault;
(2) domestic violence; and
(3) human trafficking.
SECTION 2. As soon as practicable after the effective date
of this Act, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation shall
adopt the rules required by Section 1603.302, Occupations Code, as
added by this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.