Texas Barbering & Cosmetology
Regulations Exam Questions And
Answers
/. Primary focus of TDLR's Barbering and Cosmetology regulations - Answer-Health,
safety, and sanitation to prevent infections and diseases
/.Who appoints members to the Advisory Board on Barbering and Cosmetology? -
Answer-The Governor
/.Can TDLR waive a rule for a special event or educational demonstration in 2025? -
Answer-Yes, with written department approval
/.Major change in 2023 affecting all licensing under 16 TAC Chapter 83 - Answer-
Consolidation of separate barber and cosmetology rules into one chapter
/.High school diploma/GED requirement for most licenses as of 2025 - Answer-True
/.Minimum age to apply for a provisional license in Texas as of September 1, 2023 -
Answer-17
/.Clock hours required for a Cosmetology Operator license in 2025 - Answer-1,000
/.Total clock hours needed for a Class A Barber license - Answer-1,000 (700 shared +
300 specialty)
/.Maximum clock hours a student can earn in one day under TDLR rules - Answer-10
/.Hours that can be completed online for theory in a 1,000-hour program - Answer-Up to
250
/.What must schools post conspicuously for students regarding performance data? -
Answer-Exam pass/fail rates
/.Can a person with two felony convictions obtain a license in 2025? - Answer-Yes, after
department review and 5 years
/.New title in proposed 2025 rules for substantial equivalence (out-of-state license
reciprocity) - Answer-Substantial Equivalence
/.Timeframe for TDLR to approve or deny a provisional license application in 2025 -
Answer-180 days
Regulations Exam Questions And
Answers
/. Primary focus of TDLR's Barbering and Cosmetology regulations - Answer-Health,
safety, and sanitation to prevent infections and diseases
/.Who appoints members to the Advisory Board on Barbering and Cosmetology? -
Answer-The Governor
/.Can TDLR waive a rule for a special event or educational demonstration in 2025? -
Answer-Yes, with written department approval
/.Major change in 2023 affecting all licensing under 16 TAC Chapter 83 - Answer-
Consolidation of separate barber and cosmetology rules into one chapter
/.High school diploma/GED requirement for most licenses as of 2025 - Answer-True
/.Minimum age to apply for a provisional license in Texas as of September 1, 2023 -
Answer-17
/.Clock hours required for a Cosmetology Operator license in 2025 - Answer-1,000
/.Total clock hours needed for a Class A Barber license - Answer-1,000 (700 shared +
300 specialty)
/.Maximum clock hours a student can earn in one day under TDLR rules - Answer-10
/.Hours that can be completed online for theory in a 1,000-hour program - Answer-Up to
250
/.What must schools post conspicuously for students regarding performance data? -
Answer-Exam pass/fail rates
/.Can a person with two felony convictions obtain a license in 2025? - Answer-Yes, after
department review and 5 years
/.New title in proposed 2025 rules for substantial equivalence (out-of-state license
reciprocity) - Answer-Substantial Equivalence
/.Timeframe for TDLR to approve or deny a provisional license application in 2025 -
Answer-180 days
