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Hair Braiding - AP Photo - Danny Johnston

Texas Lawmaker Seeks to Deregulate Hair Braiding

The controversial regulations that have surrounded the ancient art of African hair braiding in Texas may be coming to an end through proposed legislation would eliminate the current licensing requirements. Rep. Craig Goldman (R-Fort Worth) filed a bill in the Texas State House that would eradicate the need for such regulations altogether. House Bill 2717 would permit someone to do natural hair braiding without needing a license to do so.