Independence has always been a point of pride for Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott recently took important action for independence in the best interest of Texas citizens.
The governor recently vetoed HB705, the “Cosmetology Licensure Compact.” On the surface, this bill might sound like a good idea. Current state law makes it difficult for licensed cosmetologists to move into Texas and begin working.
In some cases, licensed cosmetologists might be forced to take the Texas licensing exam to be able to legally begin working. In others, they may need to submit an appeal to the Texas licensing board without any clear timeline to be able to continue practicing the job that they are fully qualified to perform.
What this means for Texans is that they have fewer choices in the market for hairstyling services. It also wastes talented workers who might otherwise contribute to the Texas economy. Certain workers may choose to work illegally from their home, even though they were legally authorized to work in their previous home state. This is particularly important for Texas, which continues to see a stream of new migration despite rising home prices.
The cosmetologist compact claims to be a solution to this problem. The compact is a legally binding interstate agreement that interested states must pass model legislation to join. However, there are several problems with this approach.
Continue reading at The Dallas Morning News.
Edward Timmons, PhD, is a senior fellow at the Archbridge Institute. He formerly served as founding director of the Knee Regulatory Research Center at West Virginia University. He is regularly asked to provide expert testimony in state legislatures across the U.S. on occupational licensing reform and the practice authority of nurse practitioners. His work is heavily cited by the popular press, and he has authored numerous articles for media publications.
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Independence has always been a point of pride for Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott recently took important action for independence in the best interest of Texas citizens.
The governor recently vetoed HB705, the “Cosmetology Licensure Compact.” On the surface, this bill might sound like a good idea. Current state law makes it difficult for licensed cosmetologists to move into Texas and begin working.
In some cases, licensed cosmetologists might be forced to take the Texas licensing exam to be able to legally begin working. In others, they may need to submit an appeal to the Texas licensing board without any clear timeline to be able to continue practicing the job that they are fully qualified to perform.
What this means for Texans is that they have fewer choices in the market for hairstyling services. It also wastes talented workers who might otherwise contribute to the Texas economy. Certain workers may choose to work illegally from their home, even though they were legally authorized to work in their previous home state. This is particularly important for Texas, which continues to see a stream of new migration despite rising home prices.
The cosmetologist compact claims to be a solution to this problem. The compact is a legally binding interstate agreement that interested states must pass model legislation to join. However, there are several problems with this approach.
Continue reading at The Dallas Morning News.
Edward Timmons
Edward Timmons, PhD, is a senior fellow at the Archbridge Institute. He formerly served as founding director of the Knee Regulatory Research Center at West Virginia University. He is regularly asked to provide expert testimony in state legislatures across the U.S. on occupational licensing reform and the practice authority of nurse practitioners. His work is heavily cited by the popular press, and he has authored numerous articles for media publications.
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