Disciplinary Action

An official notice issued by TDLR for violations such as inadequate sanitation or expired license...

Routine or surprise examinations of salons, schools, or licensees by TDLR officials to ensure com...

Adhering to the rules and regulations set by TDLR, including proper record-keeping, license displ...

The date by which licensees must complete their required CE hours before submitting a renewal app...

A TDLR process reviewing an applicant’s past convictions or offenses to determine if they’re elig...

An exemption sometimes granted by TDLR for licensees who meet specific criteria (e.g., military s...

The permit required to operate a physical salon space in Texas; the owner is responsible for ensu...

A business model where licensed cosmetologists rent space or a station within a salon, maintainin...

A digital newsletter or update service from TDLR, covering license changes, rule amendments, and ...

The division of TDLR responsible for investigating complaints, conducting inspections, and issuin...

The requirement to maintain proof of CE completion, client consent forms, and other documentation...

A license that has not been renewed by its deadline; TDLR can impose fees, require backdated CE, ...

A fee or fine added when licensees fail to renew on time; TDLR sets the amount, increasing after ...

The customer service line that answers questions on licenses, CE requirements, inspection issues,...

Monetary fines or additional CE mandates TDLR imposes for regulatory breaches (sanitation lapses,...

Formal grievances filed with TDLR against licensees or establishments, triggering an investigatio...

An itemized list of all TDLR-associated costs (e.g., license application, renewal fees, penalties...

Official proceedings where licensees can challenge citations, enforcement actions, or rule interp...

A conditional status placed on a licensee or establishment after a serious violation, requiring e...

Random checks where TDLR verifies that licensees have completed the required CE hours; failing an...

An online look-up feature allowing clients and employers to verify if a cosmetologist’s or salon’...

A substance banned by TDLR in nail services due to health risks, requiring licensees to use safer...

The TDLR requirement for posting or carrying licenses in a conspicuous place so clients can confi...

A clause in salon or school handbooks clarifying termination and resignation terms; not TDLR-spec...

TDLR guidelines for hiring or servicing underage clients; parental consent may be required for sp...

Insurance some salon owners carry for employees; not directly mandated by TDLR but can be relevan...

Insurance covering malpractice claims (e.g., chemical burns, allergic reactions) against licensee...

The TDLR process of reviewing an applicant’s or licensee’s background for specific offenses. May ...

While basic ear piercing can fall under TDLR scope if performed with a safe device, advanced body...

Required in some cases for criminal history checks or specialized licenses; ensures accurate back...

A situation where a licensee falls behind on required CE hours; TDLR may levy fines or additional...

A short extension TDLR might allow licensees who missed the CE deadline by a narrow margin; typic...

An internal process where TDLR staff examine compliance documents (CE records, complaints) before...

The procedure allowing licensees to contest CE course denial or alleged shortfalls in hours; TDLR...

A high volume of pending complaints or inspections; licensees might experience processing delays,...