SB 2696 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the regulation of the performance of cosmetic injections; requiring an occupational certificate; authorizing fees.

This bill requires anyone performing advanced cosmetic procedures - such as injections, skin-piercing treatments, or certain devices - to obtain a state license. Applicants must complete approved training, pass a written and practical exam, and pay a fee. The license only authorizes cosmetic procedures, not medical diagnosis or treatment. Rules must be adopted by December 2025, with full implementation starting July 2026.

Tags: Licensing

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

Senate Passage

May 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 13, 2025 Last action May 16, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 6 edits · May 15, 2025

MODERATE

This bill was substantially rewritten from scratch, changing the chapter number from 207 to 1604 and renaming the license from 'Advanced Cosmetic Procedure' to 'Cosmetic Injector Certificate'. The new version adds specific eligibility requirements including 50 supervised procedures, expands training requirements to 40 hours, and clarifies that the certificate holder cannot diagnose or treat medical conditions.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from regulating 'advanced cosmetic procedures' broadly to specifically regulating 'cosmetic injections' and related procedures, with a new certificate system replacing the previous license system.

DEFINITION

Changed the primary definition from 'advanced cosmetic procedure' to 'cosmetic injection', narrowing the scope to injection-based procedures.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for applicants to complete at least 50 supervised cosmetic injection procedures before applying for a certificate.

Increased training requirements from unspecified hours to a mandatory 40-hour foundational course covering anatomy, safety, and pharmacology.

ELIGIBILITY

Added exemptions for applicants with two years of continuous experience performing cosmetic injections before September 1, 2025.

ENFORCEMENT

Changed the regulatory body from the Commission to the Department of Licensing and Regulation for administering the new certificate system.

TIMELINE

Adjusted effective dates, with some provisions now taking effect September 1, 2026, and others June 1, 2027.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Committee

May 16, 2025

Committee

Referred to Public Health

lower

May 16, 2025

Introduced

Read first time

lower

May 15, 2025

Introduced

Received from the Senate

lower

May 15, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed

upper

May 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee report printed and distributed

upper

May 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported favorably as substituted

upper

May 8, 2025

Upper · Passed

Vote taken in committee

upper

May 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

Left pending in committee

upper

Apr 3, 2025

Committee

Referred to Business & Commerce

upper

Apr 3, 2025

Introduced

Read first time

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors