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1How many training hours does Texas require for a Class A Barber license?
2Which agency regulates barbering in Texas?
3At how many completed training hours can a Texas barber student become eligible to take the written licensing exam?
4Which types of exams must be passed to obtain a Texas Class A Barber license?
5How often must a Texas barber license be renewed?
6What is the renewal fee for an individual Texas barber license?
7As of September 1, 2025, how many hours of continuing education are required per two-year renewal period for Texas barbers?
8Texas barbers who have held their license for over 15 years must complete how many hours of continuing education per renewal?
9Which of the following coursework is required for all Texas barber license holders regardless of experience?
10Who notifies TDLR of a student's eligibility to take the written barber exam in Texas?
About the Texas Class A Barber Exam
Texas Class A Barber licensure requires a PSI written exam and a mannequin-based practical exam after the current TDLR education and eligibility steps.
Exam sponsor: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) / PSI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
93 questions
Time Limit
100 minutes written; 3 hours 29 minutes practical
Passing Score
Written 70% correct; practical 115/163 points
Reported exam pass rate: 37.25% written / 89.80% practical (TDLR FY2025 exam statistics). TDLR publishes separate fiscal-year exam statistics; use the current official report for cohort results. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Licensing and Regulation
13 scored written items; TDLR rules, health and safety, practitioner duties, and license scope.
Infection Control
25 scored written items; cleaning, disinfection, pathogens, disorders, and exposure incidents.
Hair and Scalp Care
4 scored written items; hair/scalp analysis, physiology, products, and care.
Haircutting and Hairstyling
12 scored written items; consultation, cutting, styling, and tool selection.
Haircoloring
6 scored written items; analysis, products, patch testing, and procedures.
Chemical Texture Services
6 scored written items; permanent waving, relaxing, analysis, and products.
Nail and Skin Care
4 scored written items; nail/skin physiology, manicure, and facial services within Class A scope.
Shaving
15 scored written items; preparation, razor safety, stroke technique, and client protection.
Preparing for the Texas Class A Barber Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Written 70% correct; practical 115/163 points
- Exam length: 93 questions
- Time limit: 100 minutes written; 3 hours 29 minutes practical
- Exam / certification fees: $55 written + $76 practical per attempt Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Texas Class A Barber written exam?
The current PSI bulletin lists 93 delivered items: 85 scored and 8 unscored, with 100 minutes total.
What scores are required?
The written passing standard is 70% correct. The mannequin practical requires 115 of 163 possible points.
How much do the exams cost?
The current fees are $55 per written attempt and $76 per practical attempt.
Does the practical use live models?
No. The current PSI Class A Barber practical uses mannequins; follow the bulletin supply and station instructions.
What training is required?
The standard school route requires 1,000 hours at a licensed Texas barber school, plus TDLR application and PSI eligibility; applicants must be at least 17.