Title OC, Occupations Code

Sec. 1603.3002. RENEWAL RULES. (a) The commission by rule may establish requirements for the renewal of a license issued under this chapter, including continuing education requirements. (b) The commission may establish separate requirements for: (1) the initial renewal of a licen…

Sec. 1603.3003. ISSUANCE OF RENEWAL LICENSE. The department shall issue a renewal license on receipt of: (1) a renewal application in the form prescribed by the department; and (2) any renewal fee. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 3.24, eff. Septembe…

Sec. 1603.3004. RENEWAL WHILE IN ARMED FORCES. (a) The department may not require the holder of a license issued under Subchapter E-1 who is serving on active duty in the United States armed forces to renew the person's license. (b) The department shall issue a renewal license on…

Sec. 1603.301. DENIAL OF RENEWAL DUE TO ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY. The department may deny a person's request to renew a license issued under this chapter if the person has not paid an administrative penalty imposed under Subchapter F, Chapter 51. This section does not apply if: (1)…

Sec. 1603.302. CONTINUING EDUCATION REGARDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING. The commission shall adopt rules requiring a license holder to complete continuing education on identifying and assisting victims of human trafficking. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 250 (H.B. 1778), Sec. …

Sec. 1603.351. MINIMUM CURRICULUM FOR SCHOOLS; DISTANCE EDUCATION. (a) The commission shall prescribe the minimum curriculum, including the subjects and the number of hours in each subject, taught by a licensed school. (a-1) Notwithstanding any other law, the commission may adopt…

Sec. 1603.352. STERILIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES. (a) A person who holds a license or permit issued under this chapter and who performs a service described by Section 1603.0011(a)(7) or (8) shall, before performing the service, clean, disinfect, and sterilize with a…

Sec. 1603.353. EMPLOYMENT OF LICENSE HOLDER. (a) A licensed school may not employ a person holding a license issued under Subchapter E-1 solely to perform the practices of barbering or cosmetology for which the person is licensed. (b) A person holding a license for an establishme…

Sec. 1603.354. NECESSARY EQUIPMENT. The owner, operator, or manager of a licensed establishment or school shall equip the establishment or school with the facilities, supplies, appliances, furnishings, and materials necessary to enable a person employed on the premises to comply …

Sec. 1603.355. DISPLAY OF LICENSE. A licensed school or establishment shall display the license in a conspicuous place in the school or establishment for which the license is issued. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 3.28, eff. September 1, 2021.

Sec. 1603.356. DISPLAY OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING INFORMATION. (a) A licensed school or establishment shall display a sign approved by or acceptable to the commission or the department concerning services and assistance available to victims of human trafficking. (b) The sign required b…

Sec. 1603.357. DISPLAY OF SANITATION RULES. A licensed school or establishment shall display a copy of the commission's sanitation rules. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 3.28, eff. September 1, 2021.

Sec. 1603.358. OPERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT AND SCHOOL ON SINGLE PREMISES. A person may not operate an establishment on the same premises as a school unless the facilities are separated by walls of permanent construction without an opening between the facilities. Added by Acts 2021…

Sec. 1603.3601. CANCELLATION AND SETTLEMENT POLICY. The holder of a private postsecondary school license shall maintain a cancellation and settlement policy that provides a full refund of money paid by a student if the student: (1) cancels the enrollment agreement or contract not…

Sec. 1603.3602. REFUND POLICY. (a) The holder of a private postsecondary school license shall maintain a refund policy to provide for the refund of any unused parts of tuition, fees, and other charges paid by a student who, at the expiration of the cancellation period established…

Sec. 1603.3603. WITHDRAWAL OR TERMINATION OF STUDENT. (a) If a student at a private postsecondary school begins a course of training that is scheduled to run not more than 12 months and, during the last 50 percent of the course, withdraws from the course or is terminated by the s…

Sec. 1603.3604. INTEREST ON REFUND. (a) If tuition is not refunded within the period required by Section 1603.3603, the private postsecondary school shall pay interest on the amount of the refund for the period beginning the first day after the date the refund period expires and …

Sec. 1603.3605. REENTRY OF STUDENT AFTER WITHDRAWAL. If a student voluntarily withdraws or is terminated after completing 50 percent of the course at a private postsecondary school, the school shall allow the student to reenter at any time during the 48-month period following the…

Sec. 1603.3606. EFFECT OF STUDENT WITHDRAWAL. (a) A private postsecondary school shall record a grade of incomplete for a student who withdraws but is not entitled to a refund under Section 1603.3603 if the student: (1) requests the grade at the time the student withdraws; and (2…

Sec. 1603.3607. EFFECT OF PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY SCHOOL CLOSURE. (a) If a private postsecondary school closes, the department shall attempt to arrange for students enrolled in the closed school to attend another private postsecondary school. (b) If a student from a closed school i…

Sec. 1603.3608. BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY SCHOOL TUITION PROTECTION ACCOUNT. (a) If on January 1 of any year the amount in the barbering and cosmetology school tuition protection account is less than $225,000, the department shall collect a fee from each private postsecondary sch…

Sec. 1603.3609. RULES. The commission by rule may: (1) adjust any tuition reimbursement limit established under this subchapter; and (2) adopt procedures regarding the collection of fees from private postsecondary schools under Section 1603.3608. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.…

Sec. 1603.401. DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION. The department may deny an application for issuance or renewal of, or may suspend or revoke, a license or permit if the applicant or person holding the license or permit: (1) engages in gross malpractice; (2) knowingly continues t…

Sec. 1603.453. APPEAL BOND NOT REQUIRED. The department is not required to give an appeal bond in a cause arising under this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 798 (S.B. 411), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2005. Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560),…

Sec. 1603.454. ENFORCEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL. The attorney general shall represent the department in an action to enforce this chapter. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 798 (S.B. 411), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2005. Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 15…

Sec. 1701.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. (2) "County jailer" means a person employed as a county jail guard under Section 85.005, Local Government Code. (2-a) "Misconduct" means: (A) a violation of law; or (B) an…

Sec. 1701.002. APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the commission is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2031. Acts…

Sec. 1701.003. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER. (a) Except as expressly provided by this chapter, this chapter does not: (1) limit the powers or duties of a municipality or county; or (2) affect Chapter 143, Local Government Code. (b) This chapter does not affect a constable or other offi…

Sec. 1701.004. REFERENCE TO COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS AND EDUCATION. A reference in law to the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education or the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education means the Texas Commission…

Sec. 1701.051. COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP. (a) The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement is an agency of this state and consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows: (1) three members who are sheriffs, constables, or chiefs of p…

Sec. 1701.052. ELIGIBILITY OF PUBLIC MEMBERS. A person is not eligible for appointment as a public member of the commission if the person or the person's spouse: (1) is registered, certified, or licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the field of law enforcement; (2) is…

Sec. 1701.053. MEMBERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS. (a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession…

Sec. 1701.054. TERMS; VACANCY. (a) Appointed commission members serve staggered six-year terms. Every two years: (1) the term of one of the members appointed under Section 1701.051(a)(1) expires; (2) the term of one of the members appointed under Section 1701.051(a)(2) expires; a…

Sec. 1701.055. OFFICERS; QUORUM; VOTING. (a) The governor shall designate a commission member to serve as the commission's presiding officer. The presiding officer serves in that capacity at the will of the governor. (b) At its first meeting after appointment of members to serve …

Sec. 1701.056. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL. (a) It is a ground for removal from the commission that a member: (1) does not have at the time of taking office the qualifications required by Section 1701.051(a) or 1701.052; (2) does not maintain during service on the commission the qualific…

Sec. 1701.057. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT. (a) A commission member may not receive compensation for service on the commission. (b) A commission member is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing functions under this chapter. Acts 1999, 7…

Sec. 1701.058. MEETINGS. (a) The commission shall meet at least once during each biennium to receive public comment on training and standards for officers and county jailers. Within a reasonable time after the meeting, the commission shall report to the governor and legislature f…

Sec. 1701.059. TRAINING. (a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the commission may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the commission until the person completes a training program that complies with this …

Sec. 1701.060. APPLICATION OF OPEN RECORDS LAW AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE LAW. Except as provided by Sections 1701.502 and 1701.503, the commission is subject to Chapters 551 and 2001, Government Code. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. SUBCHAPTER C. EXE…

Sec. 1701.101. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. The commission may employ an executive director. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1701.102. PERSONNEL. The commission may employ personnel necessary to perform commission functions. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 1701.103. DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES. The commission shall develop and implement policies that clearly define the policy-making responsibilities of the commission and the management responsibilities of the executive director and the staff of the commission. Acts 1999, 76th…

Sec. 1701.104. QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT INFORMATION. The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide, as often as necessary, to the commission's members and employees information regarding their: (1) qualifications for office or employment…

Sec. 1701.105. CAREER LADDER PROGRAM; PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS. (a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program that addresses opportunities for mobility and advancement for employees within the agency. The progra…

Sec. 1701.106. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY; REPORT. (a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement to ensure implementation of an equal employment opportunity program under which all personnel transact…

Sec. 1701.151. GENERAL POWERS OF COMMISSION; RULEMAKING AUTHORITY. The commission may: (1) adopt rules for the administration of this chapter and for the commission's internal management and control; (2) establish minimum standards relating to competence and reliability, includin…