Lone Star State Professionals Face House Bill 1705
According to a recent press release from the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), a current state Shouse Bill could abolish the regulation of cosmetology and barbering in the state of Texas. Assigned to the House Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures, if passed, House Bill 1705 would put consumers at risk of infection or possible injury from unsafe and unsanitary practices. It could also leave professionals at risk of significant financial liability if a customer took legal action following an injury.
The PBA and its members oppose deregulation and are urging Texas state committee members to oppose HB 1705.
"Deregulation of cosmetology and barbering exposes consumers to significant health and safety risks and would remove formal complaint processes if they were to be injured or infected during a service," said PBA Executive Director Steve Sleeper. "Without regulation, many service providers would not be able to obtain liability insurance, leaving the provider financially liable if a customer took legal action following an injury during a service."
