Sec. 1601.558. REQUIRED COURSES. (a) A barber school shall instruct students in the theory and practice of subjects necessary and beneficial to the practice of barbering, including:
(1) the laws governing the practice of barbering in this state;
(2) scientific fundamentals of barbering;
(3) hygienic bacteriology;
(4) histology of the hair, skin, muscles, and nerves;
(5) the structure of the head, neck, and face;
(6) elementary chemistry relating to sterilization and antiseptics;
(7) common disorders of the skin and hair;
(8) massaging of muscles of the scalp, face, and neck;
(9) haircutting;
(10) shaving, shampooing, bleaching, and dyeing of hair;
(11) administration of facial treatments, hair weaving, and servicing of wigs; and
(12) any other barbering services.
(b) At least five hours each week shall be devoted in the classroom to the instruction of theory. If classes are conducted:
(1) five days a week, one hour each day shall be devoted to instruction in theory; and
(2) four days a week, one hour and 15 minutes each day shall be devoted to instruction in theory.
(c) Saturdays shall be devoted exclusively to practical work over the chair.
(d) A barber school may not increase, decrease, or withhold for any reason the number of credit hours earned by a student.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 246, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
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