TDLR Compliance

The state agency responsible for overseeing and regulating various industries in Texas, including...

The regulations published by TDLR dictating standards for cosmetology, including licensure, safet...

A key focus of CE courses, ensuring that salons and professionals follow proper disinfecting, ste...

Required for teaching cosmetology students at TDLR-approved schools; instructors also need specia...

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

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

Penalties TDLR can impose—like fines, license suspension, or mandatory additional CE—when license...

A process by which TDLR may recognize specific credentials from other states or additional specia...

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

A TDLR-approved credential for professionals focusing on hair braiding; may require fewer hours t...

Regular electronic newsletters or notices TDLR sends to licensees about rule changes, CE deadline...

A license for operating a salon from a mobile unit (e.g., an RV), meeting special TDLR requiremen...

Often conflated with a salon license but specifically pertains to cosmetologists operating under ...

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

TDLR-regulated proportion of students per licensed instructor, ensuring proper supervision and qu...

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

Certain items TDLR disallows (e.g., MMA-based products, “cred blades” for pedicures) due to healt...

The state-regulated standards (ventilation, restrooms, hot water) any salon, spa, or school must ...

The authorization required for any institution to teach cosmetology or related courses, ensuring ...

Special arrangement for license candidates who need an oral (rather than written) exam format, gr...

A small, portable license format (in addition to the wall license) verifying a cosmetologist’s cr...

The system tracking license statuses, CE completions, enforcement actions, and inspection records...

A licensed professional who donates their time teaching CE or basic cosmetology skills at educati...

Warning or informational postings required by TDLR in certain areas, like “No MMA Products” or “F...

A tool for salon owners or licensees to regularly assess compliance (e.g., correct sanitation, li...

Actions like ear-piercing or tanning that may lie outside TDLR’s cosmetology scope; providing the...

A self-employed cosmetologist renting a station or suite, responsible for their own taxes, TDLR c...

TDLR-compliant procedures for scheduling, client check-in, record-keeping, and informing clients ...

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

Specialized TDLR compliance for establishments focusing solely on shampooing, blow-drying, and st...

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

A non-TDLR arrangement where licensed cosmetologists work alongside medical professionals (e.g., ...

An optional eco-friendly program some Texas salons use to recycle hair clippings, color tubes, an...

A specialized module on running a compliant salon (hiring, record-keeping, inventory) alongside T...

Gloves, masks, and aprons recommended or mandated for certain chemical services or infection cont...

Not set by TDLR, but understanding industry averages and abiding by labor laws is essential; CE m...