TDLR Hours Requirement


The total number of instructional or CE hours TDLR mandates for obtaining or renewing a license, varying by license type.

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Cosmetology License Renewal

The biennial process to extend a cosmetology license’s validity by completing CE hours and paying...

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TDLR-Approved CE Provider

An organization authorized by TDLR to offer continuing education courses that satisfy license ren...

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Cosmetology Curriculum

The required topics and practical skills taught in Texas cosmetology schools, defined by TDLR, in...

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Barber School

A similarly regulated school for barbering, often having overlapping curriculum elements with cos...

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Practical Exam

A hands-on test assessing skills in hair cutting, styling, nail services, or skincare; must pass ...

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Apprenticeship Program

A TDLR-endorsed program allowing students to gain practical experience under a licensed professio...

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Student Permit

A temporary authorization from TDLR for a cosmetology student to train under supervision in a lic...

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Eyelash Extension Specialty

A niche TDLR license covering lash application and maintenance, requiring specific CE modules on ...

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Chemical Services

Treatments involving chemical processes, such as coloring, perming, or relaxing hair; TDLR requir...

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Esthetician CE

Specialized CE curriculum for skincare professionals, focusing on advanced facials, product knowl...

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LED Therapy

Light-based skin treatment used for collagen stimulation or acne reduction; in Texas, licensed es...

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Laser Hair Removal

A procedure typically requiring a separate Texas license (Laser Hair Removal Technician), but cos...

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Student Hours Transfer

The TDLR process allowing students who change schools to move their accumulated credit hours to a...

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Cosmetology School Hours

The number of instructional hours mandated by TDLR (e.g., 1000 hours for cosmetology operator); c...

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School Catalog

A required publication detailing a cosmetology program’s courses, policies, tuition, and complian...

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School Transcript

An official record of completed coursework/hours at a TDLR-approved institution, essential for th...

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Instructor Techniques

The pedagogical methods used by cosmetology instructors to effectively teach students, including ...

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TDLR Education and Examination Division

The department within TDLR responsible for reviewing course curricula, approving exam questions, ...

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Out-of-Country License Recognition

A process allowing individuals trained or licensed internationally to potentially receive Texas l...

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