Cosmetologist License Requirements in Texas
License RequiredLast verified March 9, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: PSI
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Cosmetology Operator
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Texas issues the Cosmetology Operator license through TDLR. The application page states applicants must complete 1,000 training hours, pass both written and practical exams, and that PSI sends the written exam scheduling instructions. TDLR also routes out-of-state applicants to its equivalence path. Verified against TDLR cosmetology licensing pages on 2026-03-09.