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Texas Class A Barber License Examinations

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Texas Barber License License: Complete Roadmap

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Current written blueprint and Texas rulesYou are here

Map all eight published written domains and review TDLR licensing, safety, and scope rules.

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Infection control and client protection

Prioritize the largest written domain and rehearse cleaning, disinfection, exposure response, and contraindication decisions.

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Technical Class A barber services

Review shaving, haircutting/styling, coloring, chemical texture, hair/scalp, and nail/skin services.

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Mannequin practical rehearsal

Run the PSI practical sequence with required supplies, setup, safety, timing, and mannequin-only service stations.

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What You'll Study

10 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

TX Barber-Specific Topics Covered

TDLR licensing and health/safety rulesTexas Class A Barber scope of practicePSI written and mannequin practical proceduresSchool-hour, age, and eligibility requirements

TX Barber Exam Details

Texas Class A Barber License Examinations

Administered by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

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Written: 70% correct; practical: 115 of 163 points
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$55 written + $76 practical per attempt
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Study time: Not published by TDLR or PSI
Prerequisites: At least age 17, complete 1,000 hours in a licensed Texas barber school, apply with TDLR, and receive PSI eligibility. The written exam opens at 900 completed hours; the practical requires all 1,000 hours plus a passing written score.

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) content outline

Licensing and RegulationNot published

13 scored written items; TDLR rules, health and safety, practitioner duties, and license scope.

Infection ControlNot published

25 scored written items; cleaning, disinfection, pathogens, disorders, and exposure incidents.

Hair and Scalp CareNot published

4 scored written items; hair/scalp analysis, physiology, products, and care.

Haircutting and HairstylingNot published

12 scored written items; consultation, cutting, styling, and tool selection.

HaircoloringNot published

6 scored written items; analysis, products, patch testing, and procedures.

Chemical Texture ServicesNot published

6 scored written items; permanent waving, relaxing, analysis, and products.

Nail and Skin CareNot published

4 scored written items; nail/skin physiology, manicure, and facial services within Class A scope.

ShavingNot published

15 scored written items; preparation, razor safety, stroke technique, and client protection.

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What's Next After the TX Barber?

After passing the TX Barber, you can pursue these career paths

Texas Class A Barber

Provide the services within the current TDLR Class A Barber scope after licensure.

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Barbering Establishment Owner

Operate a TDLR-licensed establishment while meeting facility, safety, and practitioner rules.

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Barbering Instructor

Pursue the separate qualifications required to teach in a licensed school.

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