Relating to the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
HB 705 established a Cosmetology Licensure Compact in Texas, allowing cosmetologists licensed in participating states to practice across state lines without reapplying for new licenses. It directly affects licensed cosmetologists, military members relocating with their families, and state regulatory agencies by creating uniform licensing standards and enabling cross-state practice. Key provisions include standardized requirements for licensure, sharing of disciplinary information between states, and support for military personnel's mobility. The bill was passed by both legislative chambers and sent to the Governor, but was vetoed on June 22, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.
Bill status
vetoed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Vetoed
Jun 2025
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Vetoed Jun 22, 2025
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May 27, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was reformatted from an introduced draft to an engrossed version, which includes substantive additions of new definitions, expanded member state requirements, and detailed provisions for the Compact Commission. These changes establish a formal multistate licensing framework for cosmetologists, define key terms for enforcement, and outline specific obligations for states joining the compact.
Scope change
The bill now explicitly defines a comprehensive multistate licensing system with specific eligibility requirements, enforcement mechanisms, and operational rules for a Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission.
DEFINITION
Added 15 new definitions including 'Active Military Member', 'Authorization to Practice', 'Data System', 'Encumbrance', 'Home State', 'Multistate License', and 'Remote State' to clarify the compact's terminology.
REQUIREMENT
Added 10 specific requirements for states to join the compact, including mandatory background checks, data system participation, and sharing of adverse action information.
Added specific provisions for Active Military Members and their spouses to designate a Home State and retain licensure during active duty.
ENFORCEMENT
Added detailed provisions for adverse actions, including exclusive Home State authority to discipline licenses and procedures for Remote States to issue cease and desist orders.
Added powers for the Commission to adopt rules, hire employees, maintain insurance, and establish an Executive Committee to oversee compact operations.
FISCAL
Added authority for the Commission to charge fees for Multistate Licenses and renewals, with provisions for accepting donations and managing financial records.
Floor votes · House May 1, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
76
Key actions
23
Committee
16
Amendments
9
Jun 22, 2025
Vetoed
Vetoed by the Governor
executive
Jun 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
Jun 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
Jun 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
House adopts conference committee report
lower
May 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate adopts conference committee report
upper
May 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
House requests conference committee-reported
upper
May 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
House requests conference committee
lower
May 30, 2025
Introduced
House refuses to concur in Senate amendments
lower
May 28, 2025
Introduced
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
lower
May 28, 2025
Introduced
Senate Amendments distributed
lower
May 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate passage as amended reported
lower
May 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
May 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed to 3rd reading as amended
upper
May 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amended
upper
May 27, 2025
Introduced
Amendment(s) offered
upper
May 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
May 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
May 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
May 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
May 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
May 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Business & Commerce
upper
May 5, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
May 5, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed to engrossment as amended
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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