You will need to make sure that the licensing requirements for your previous license match or supersede the Texas licensing requirements. If so, you can apply for a reciprocity license without taking the Texas examinations by completing the following steps:. You will submit all reciprocity application materials to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation at the above mailing address. As of , the Texas Board has changed their policy, so that you may rent a booth in a barbershop for no fee.
If you are interested in renting a booth or chair in one of the best barbershops in Texas, consider the following options:. To advance your career as a barber in Texas, you can open your own mini barbershop or full service barbershop.
In doing this, you get to control the look, feel, and style of your shop and create a unique experience for your clients. You will have to keep your barber license active even after attaining a shop permit. You may apply for both of these licenses online, by filling out a Barber Mini Shop Application or by filling out a Barber Shop Application.
You will need to renew your barber license every two years. Even though the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation does not require you to complete continuing education credits to renew your license, taking advanced barber courses is a great way to enhance your barbering ability. Real ID Act: Texas seniors may run into roadblocks Texas DPS extends renewal time for drivers license. Driver's license renewal deadline.
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Change Your Contact Information. Order a Duplicate License. Duplicate Receipt for Online Renewal. Duplicate Receipt for Online Application. Duplicate License or Receipt for Emergency Licenses. Duplicate Receipt for Law and Rule Book. If your license has been expired for more than 18 months but less than three years, you may submit a "Request to Executive Director for Expired License Renewal" form with the required renewal fee.
If your license has been expired for more than three years you may not renew your license. You must apply for a new license. You must provide detailed information of all business owners on the application form as well as information about how your business ownership is structured e. What You Need. A printer to print your temporary driver license or ID, which is valid for 60 days. Barber Department of State tip dos. Your license expiration date is printed on the license. You are eligible to renew your license three months prior to the expiration date, all renewals must be done online.
Watch for your renewal notice every two years, or go to the Department Schools cannot offer credit for completing any professional development teacher training programs for teachers who teach barber or cosmetology courses and TDLR will not award any credit for completing these courses.
Beginning September 1, , TDLR certificates of approval will only reflect courses that lead to a state license to offer services. Because TDLR will no longer approve instructor courses, those courses will no longer be reflected on certificates of approval. Yes; however, if schools offer professional development teacher training programs, TDLR will not award any credit for completing the training.
HB eliminated the barber and cosmetology instructor license, allowing licensed schools more flexibility in hiring teachers for barbering and cosmetology courses. After September 1, , a licensed school may employ a person to teach if the person holds a TDLR license to perform the acts of barbering or cosmetology that the person will be teaching.
An instructor license is no longer required to teach barbering or cosmetology. Licensed schools will be responsible for verifying that teachers hold the appropriate barbering or cosmetology license for the courses they will be teaching.
Schools may also determine what other qualifications they want to require for those teachers being hired to teach at their school. TDLR will not award any credit for completing a professional development teacher training program offered by licensed barber or cosmetology schools.
After September 1, , you are not required to hold an instructor license to teach barbering or cosmetology in a licensed school. HB eliminated the barber and cosmetology instructor licenses which allows licensed schools more flexibility in hiring teachers for barbering and cosmetology courses. A licensed school may only employ a person to teach if the person holds a TDLR license to perform the acts of barbering or cosmetology that the person will teach.
Please sign up for email updates to receive the latest information about upcoming barber and cosmetology program changes, rule proposals, and public meetings. If you have any questions regarding this notice, contact the Education and Examination division. Section 3 of the bill eliminates the barber and cosmetology instructor license. Schools are required to continue reporting hours for students currently enrolled in a barber or cosmetology instructor course, until further notice.
If a student does not want to complete the course, they should submit the proper withdrawal request to the school. Schools must provide refunds to students for unused tuition based on the current laws and rules.
Current instructor licenses will remain valid until expiration. At this time, no specific date has been identified. TDLR will announce a date soon for transitioning instructors to new license types at renewal. If you have a current Cosmetology Operator, Class A Barber, or specialty license - in addition to your instructor license - you can continue to teach using that license after your instructor license expires.
Effective September 1, , a school may employ someone to provide instruction if the person holds a TDLR license to perform the acts of barbering or cosmetology for which the person will provide instruction. For example, a person who holds a Class A Barber license may teach all methods of barbering and a person who holds a Cosmetology Operator license may teach all methods of cosmetology. However, a licensed Manicurist may teach only the services a licensed manicurist may perform.
A licensed school may offer instruction in the course curriculums which have been approved by the department. Members will serve staggered six-year terms. The board will provide technical knowledge and industry expertise to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation and TDLR, which regulates the barbering and cosmetology professions in Texas.
Anyone interested in serving as a member of the board can submit an application online or send an email requesting that an application be sent to them. Members of the board will not be compensated, and they must cover their own expenses if they need to travel to Austin as part of their duties.
Legislation in the most recent session allows TDLR advisory boards and commissions to meet via videoconference, so any travel may be limited. All applications will be considered, and TDLR will contact applicants who were chosen to serve on the board. Section 3 of the bill eliminates some barber and cosmetology license types and consolidates the existing barbering and cosmetology laws into one combined chapter — Chapter Please sign up for email updates to receive the latest information about upcoming barber and cosmetology program changes, rule adoptions, and public meetings.
Please note that business owners may choose to require additional safety protocols related to COVID safety. Starting on April 2, , candidates for the Barbering written examinations will be able to choose to take a traditional written examination at one of 22 PSI site locations across Texas or to take an examination through a virtual online process offered by PSI.
This process, known as e-exams, will provide a faster, safer and more convenient process for candidates to obtain a license from TDLR. Individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks over the nose and mouth wherever it is not feasible to maintain six feet of social distancing from another person who does not live in the same household. According to the Governor's executive order, nothing prevents businesses — including hair, esthetician and nail salons, lash salons, barber shops, barber or cosmetology schools, laser hair establishments or massage establishments — from requiring employees or customers to follow additional hygiene measures, including wearing a mask.
Transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope and signed by a school official. Each barber school makes its own decision as to whether or not it accepts any or all of your out-of-state hours. I have hours of training in a cosmetology school. Do those hours count toward the barber program? I am a barber school owner. A student in my school has completed his 1, hours of training but has not paid me in full for his tuition.
Can I withhold his hours and authorization to take the examinations until he pays me? Barber schools are not allowed to withhold or alter hours earned for any reason. A student who has completed the 1, hours is entitled to apply to take the examinations. What education is required to obtain each Barber license type? I am a barber student in a licensed barber school. Am I allowed to be paid for cutting hair in the school? Students are not licensed barbers and may not be paid for cutting hair or performing other barbering services see Schools may not pay a student any additional amount of money for performing barbering services, not even as part of a contest or promotional activity.
I am a barber student currently enrolled in one school. I want to transfer to a different barber school. How do I make sure I get credit for the hours I have already earned? The hours you earn will always follow you and will be in your enrollment history. Then you may transfer to the new school once you have been dropped from the current school. Is there still a practical examination requirement for applicants? Both written and practical examinations are required for applicants who wish to become licensed.
When and where are the barber written and practical examinations held? The written and practical examinations for all potential licensees in the Barbering program are offered in several cities around the state.
The Candidate Information Bulletin CIB provides both the students and the schools information about both the written and practical exams. How do I find out if I passed or failed the examinations? This notice will provide a detailed report indicating your strengths and weaknesses.
You can also get your score on our website. You will need to enter your permit number to access results. If I pass the examination, can I start working while I wait for my license to be processed? Do not work until you have your license. Working without a license is a violation of the law and is subject to an administrative penalty.
I am a student who is almost ready to take my written and practical examinations. Can I work in a shop for practice to sharpen my skills before I take the examinations? Students are only allowed to cut hair in a licensed school. Students may not receive compensation for services. A student working in a shop is subject to an administrative penalty for practicing barbering without a license.
How many hours am I required to complete to be eligible for my Class A Barber written exam? If you are enrolled in a 1, hour Class A Barber program then you are eligible to take your written exam once you have completed 1, hours.
If you are enrolled in a 1, hour Class A Barber program in a high school program then you are eligible to take your written exam once you have completed hours. How will I know I am eligible to take the written exam? A postcard will be sent to the address we have for you on file and you will be able to contact PSI to schedule and pay for the exam. If you have not received your postcard, please contact PSI at to schedule your exam.
What types of sterilizers or sanitizers are allowed by the Law Chapter ? Do the sterilizers and or sanitizers have to be FDA approved? What establishments are required to have an autoclave, dry heat sterilizer or ultraviolet sanitizer? Barber shops, barber schools, specialty shops, or other facilities licensed under Chapter that offer manicure or pedicure services must have an autoclave, dry heat sterilizer or ultraviolet sanitizer. How must each sterilized or sanitized implements instrument be stored?
Implements Instruments must be stored in accordance with Barber rule The special event law passed in the 84th Legislative Session allows a licensed Barber to perform barbering services at the location of a special event if the appointment is made through a licensed Barber Shop. Does the appointment need to be made through a licensed Barber Shop? What services may I perform at a special event?
Do I have to apply for a special event license? No, there is no special event license or permit. All licensees may perform a service within the scope of their license at the location of a special event if the appointment is made through a Barber Shop.
Am I required to follow all sanitation requirements while performing barbering services at special events? Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill into law on June 8, , deregulating natural hair braiding for the Texas Barbering and Cosmetology professions.
As of June 8, , natural hair braiding no longer requires a license or certificate to perform or teach. Hair weaving that includes braiding with the use of chemicals and adhesives still requires a hair weaving specialty license. For more information, please refer to weaving curriculum rules Section Natural hair braiding includes braiding a person's hair, trimming hair extensions as applicable to the braiding process, and attaching commercial hair by braiding and without the use of chemicals or adhesives.
Will I receive a refund for my current braiding specialty certificate, hair braiding instructor license, or a hair braiding specialty shop license? Yes, you will receive a prorated refund of the license or certificate fee. Braiding certificates and licenses issued after June 8, , will be eligible for a prorated refund, based on the number of months remaining on the current license or certificate.
We will post more information about refunds on the TDLR website soon. We will send the refund to the mailing address we have on file for you. If you need to update your mailing address, please mail, fax, or email it to us. Since a license is no longer required can I perform natural hair braiding in my home and charge my clients?
TDLR does not prohibit this; however, there may be applicable local regulations. TDLR no longer regulates braiders as of June 8, I have a shop gallery and one of the rooms leased out is providing braiding services. I have a shop gallery. If all the rooms that I am leasing are for natural hair braiding services only , do I need a Barber Shop license? If the only services being provided are for natural hair braiding, you do not need a Barber Shop license.
I recently submitted a hair braiding specialty, instructor, or specialty shop license application. What is going to happen to my application? TDLR is no longer accepting braiding license applications or renewals. We will return the license or certificate fees to anyone who applied for a braiding license on or after June 8, A Mini-Barbershop is a room or suite leased or rented inside of a shop gallery available to be used for barbering services.
The Mini-Barbershop is a separate establishment operated independently from the shop gallery and any other Mini-Barbershops. It must be enclosed with walls and separate from the common areas. A shop gallery is a barber shop, specialty shop, or dual shop containing separate rooms or suites leased or rented available to be used for barbering services. What are the requirements for a Mini-Barbershop? A Mini-Barbershop must be located inside a permitted barber shop, specialty shop or dual shop that contains rooms available to be used for barbering services.
A Mini-Barbershop must meet the same requirements as other barber shop types. What is the application fee for a Mini-Barbershop permit?
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