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Cosmetologist license in Texas

1000Training hours or experience

1,000 hours of instruction at a licensed school1

The details

License name
Cosmetology Operator.1
Education or training
1,000 hours of instruction at a licensed school.1
Exam
Both a written exam and a practical exam.1
Fees
$50 application fee, non-refundable.1
Renewal
Licenses are valid for two years from the date of issue.1
Moving from another state
If you trained outside Texas, apply for a license by equivalence.1
Licensing board
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.1

Sources

  1. Cosmetology Operator license, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, checked 1 November 2026

Checked 1 November 2026. "Secondary" marks a source used only because the official page could not be read.