Darby: Open Salons in Rural Texas

SAN ANGELO, TX – State Representative Drew Darby added his name to a letter asking Gov. Abbott to allow rural beauty salons to reopen.

"Last week, I signed on to a letter with several of my House colleagues urging Governor Abbott to allow our rural salons, barbershops, and other cosmetic services to safely reopen. What works in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, does not necessarily work out here in West Texas. Cosmetologists are trained in proper sanitation practices and can safely run their businesses for both employees and consumers. Thank you to Representative Ken King for leading the effort." Darby wrote in a social media post.

Here is the text of Rep. King's letter to Gov. Abbott:

"We have received numerous phone calls and emails regarding the opening of beauty salons, barber shops and similar cosmetic services.The owners of these extremely small businesses are fully trained in safety procedures and are required to do training regarding sanitation and hygiene to receive their licenses.

While we realize that the operator and the client will be in very close contact, both individuals can wear protective equipment, essentially being no different than picking up an order from someone at a retail establishment or going to a dentist appointment.

We all know that Texas is not a one size fits all state. What is effective for Austin, Dallas or Houston is most likely not effective in small rural communities. We would ask that you please reconsider the opening beauty salons, barber shops and other cosmetic services, if not across all of Texas, at least in rural communities that have entered Phase 2 of reopening Texas.

Thank you for your consideration of our request. We appreciate the leadership you are providing for our great state and if we can be of assistance please let us know."