Looking to knock out your continuing education requirements and maintain your certifications quickly and stress-free? We’ve got you covered with our top-rated, fully online training program – perfect for busy professionals like you!
Follow these straightforward steps to renew your Texas Cosmetology License:
Step 1: Purchase & complete the TDLR online cosmetology operator continuing education course.
Step 2: Obtain your certificate
Step 3: Proceed with your Texas cosmetology operator license renewal
Step 1: Purchase & Complete Texas Cosmetology Operator Continuing Education Course
Purchase CosmoCECourse for your Texas Cosmetology Operator License Renewal Requirements
We offer the required training online. Our courses are:
- Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) approved- meets all the official requirements.
- Free to take - Only pay if you are satisfied upon completion.
- 100% online – No in-person classes, ever.
- Audio + visual format – Listen on the go like a podcast and learn without reading walls of text.
- Self-paced convenience – Study at your own pace, start and stop anytime, your progress is always saved.
- Quick Completion: just 1 hour long if you have 15+ years of experience; 4 hours long if you are newer to the industry, covering only the essential cosmetology operator education topics.
- Access Anytime, Anywhere **** – Learn on your phone, tablet, or computer – and switch between them seamlessly.
- Zero Risk – 100% money-back guarantee and lifetime access included.
Complete CosmoCECourse Cosmetology Operator Training Course
Determine if you need the 1 hour or 4 hour course based on how long you have had your license in Texas.
Required Coursework If You Have Held Your License for over 15 years:
You are required to complete the following:
- Prior to September 1, 2025
- One hour of department-approved continuing education in sanitation with human trafficking awareness
- After September 1, 2025 (New Rules)
- One hour of department-approved continuing education in sanitation
- One hour of department-approved continuing education in human trafficking awareness
Required Coursework If You Have Held Your License for up to 15 years:
You will take the 4 hour course if you have under 15 years of experience. This will cover:
- Sanitation
- Human Trafficking Prevention
- Texas Laws
- Hazards of Cosmetology in a Salon Setting
- Key Competencies for Success
Here is an example of a course section:
Multiple License Holders If you are an individual holding more than one barbering and cosmetology license, continuing education requirements taken for one license will satisfy the continuing education requirements for the other license(s). Both our 2 and 4 hour courses cover the essential CE requirements for all individual barber, esthetician, manicurist, beauty and cosmetology licenses.
Step 2: Obtain Your Continuing Education Certificate
After you complete the continuing education course, you can instantly print or save your certificate of completion. Your continuing education credits are reported to TDLR automatically within 24 hours. You may verify course completion by using the TDLR License Look Up before you renew to confirm the hours have been posted to the TDLR database.
Step 3: Renew Your Texas Cosmetology Operator License
Once your credits are reported to TDLR, you can renew your license online on the TDLR website.
The standard renewal fee for all individual barber & cosmetology licenses is $50, $75 if late
You will also need the numerical portion of your license number and the last four digits of your Social Security number to renew online. If you do not have a Social Security number, you will need to renew by mail.
You are now up to date for 2 years. Continuing education should be completed during the two years before your license expires. We will send you a reminder to renew via e-mail.
For more information about Texas Barbering and Cosmetology, contact:
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Barbering and Cosmetology
PO Box 12157
Austin, TX 78711(800) 803-9202
FAQs for Texas Cosmetology Operator License Renewal
1. What is continuing education for cosmetology in Texas?
In Texas, barbers & cosmetologists need to complete either 1 or 4 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
To renew your Texas cosmetology operator license, follow these three simple steps:
- Purchase & complete a TDLR-approved continuing education course like the CosmoCEOnline training.
- Download your certificate immediately after completion.
- Renew your license online through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
CosmoCECourse offers a fully online, self-paced course that satisfies TDLR requirements and automatically reports your credits within 24 hours. You’ll need your license number and the last four digits of your SSN to complete the renewal process.
2. How many continuing education hours are needed to renew a Texas cosmetology license?
Continuing education hours needed to renew a Texas cosmetology license depend on how long you’ve held your license:
- 1-hour: If you’ve been licensed in Texas for 15 years or more. This covers sanitation and human trafficking prevention.
- 4-hour: If you’ve held your license for less than 15 years. It includes sanitation, human trafficking prevention, Texas laws, salon hazards, and key competencies.
Both CosmoCECourse courses are 100% online, mobile-friendly, and approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
3. Is the CosmoCECourse Texas Cosmetology Operator CE course approved and risk-free?
Yes! CosmoCECourse is officially TDLR-approved and meets all state-mandated continuing education requirements. Key benefits include:
- No upfront payment – only pay after you're satisfied.
- Instant certificate download and automatic TDLR reporting.
- Money-back guarantee with lifetime course access.
Plus, the program is audio-visual and works on any device, making it the perfect stress-free option for busy professionals.
4. What are the continuing education requirements if I hold multiple barber and cosmetology licenses but haven’t had them for 15 years?
If you hold both barber and cosmetology licenses but have not maintained each license for at least 15 years, you are required to complete an additional 2 hours of continuing education focused on barbering and cosmetology-related topics. Until both licenses reach the 15-year mark, this requirement remains in effect.
Our 4-hour continuing education course fulfills the full requirement for all your licenses simultaneously, ensuring compliance in one convenient program.
