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Texas State Cosmetology Licensing Exam

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Texas Cosmetology License License: Complete Roadmap

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1

Study TDLR licensing and regulation rules (20%)

Learn Texas TDLR Cosmetology Operator license types, salon-rule obligations, inspections, and disciplinary consequences that make up the 20% Licensing and Regulation domain.

5
hours
2

Master infection control and disinfection (28%)

Drill cleaning, disinfection, blood-exposure response, prohibited practices, and discarding contaminated items, since Infection Control is 28% of the Texas written outline.

5
hours
3

Drill hair, scalp, nail, and skin care theory (52%)

Study hair and scalp analysis, cutting, coloring, perms and relaxers, plus nail and skin care basics that together form over half the scored Texas exam.

5
hours
4

Take timed 130-minute PSI mock exams

Sit timed 100-question mocks weighted to the TDLR outline to build pace for the 130-minute PSI written exam and confirm you can clear 70%.

5
hours
Estimated total study time
20 hours
That's about 2 weeks at 10 hours/week

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TX Cosmetology-Specific Topics Covered

Texas cosmetology board rulesTexas salon regulationsState licensing requirementsContinuing education

TX Cosmetology Exam Details

Texas State Cosmetology Licensing Exam

Administered by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

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70%
Passing Score
100
Questions
130
Minutes
Application fee $50; written exam ~$55 and practical ~$76 (about $181 total to license)
Exam Fee
Study time: 2-4 weeks
Prerequisites: 1,000-hour Cosmetology Operator course at a TDLR-licensed school; written exam eligibility after 900 hours

Exam Content Breakdown

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

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What's Next After the TX Cosmetology?

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

Licensed Cosmetologist

Perform hair, nail, and skin services in a Texas salon under a TDLR Cosmetology Operator license earned after the 1,000-hour course and exams.

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Salon Owner

Run a TDLR-licensed Texas salon, applying inspection and infection-control rules and managing operators under the cosmetology regulations tested on the exam.

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Hair Stylist

Specialize in cutting, coloring, and styling, the 40% Hair and Scalp Care focus of the Texas TDLR cosmetology operator license.

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Beauty Consultant

Advise clients on hair, skin, and product choices in retail or salon settings, leveraging the full TDLR cosmetology training behind your Texas license.

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