Phone: 512-463-6599
Fax: 512-463-9498
Website: www.tdlr.texas.gov/cosmet/cosmet.htm
Email: cs.cosmetologists@license.state.tx.us
In early March, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) published proposed rules that affect several professions, including massage therapy, barbering, and cosmetology.
This requirement went into effect January 1, 2023
Submit written comment by November 13, 2022
TDLR proposes amendments to existing rules
TDLR takes a necessary step towards implementing new requirements signed into law
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is hosting numerous informational summits
Due to House Bill 1560, Texas proposed new barber and cosmetology rules that decrease instructor licensing fees.
House Bill 1560 passed this legislative session and Section 3 of the bill eliminates the barber and cosmetology instructor license. Beginning September 1, 2021, an instructor license is no longer required to teach barbering or cosmetology in a licensed school.
Cosmetology Wig Specialists are no longer required to be licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation effective September 1, 2021.
Starting on March 8, 2021, candidates for the Cosmetology written examinations will be able to choose to take a written examination at one of 22 PSI site locations across Texas or take an examination through a virtual online process offered by PSI.
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