TDLR COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN STATE BOARD EXAM
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Section 1: TDLR Rules, Regulations & Texas Law (Questions 1-25)
Q1: A cosmetology student has completed 1,200 hours of training at a Texas licensed
school. According to TDLR requirements, how many additional hours must the student
complete to be eligible to take the cosmetology operator written and practical
examinations?
A. 100 hours
B. 300 hours [CORRECT]
C. 500 hours
D. 1,500 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1602 and TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 require
1,500 hours of instruction for a cosmetology operator license. The student needs 300
more hours (1,500 - 1,200 = 300). Option A is insufficient, C represents instructor
training hours, and D is the total required, not the additional amount needed.
Q2: A cosmetologist's birthday is March 15, 2026, and their license was originally issued
on March 15, 2022. According to TDLR renewal requirements, by when must the
cosmetologist renew their license to avoid late fees?
A. March 15, 2024
B. March 15, 2026 [CORRECT]
C. March 15, 2028
D. December 31, 2026
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 requires license renewal every two years by the
individual's birthday. Since the license was issued March 15, 2022, it expires March 15,
,2026 (2-year cycle). Options A and C represent incorrect 2-year intervals, and D
represents a calendar year end, not the birthday requirement.
Q3: A licensed cosmetology instructor in Texas is renewing their license. According to
TDLR continuing education requirements, how many hours of continuing education are
required every two years, and what is the specific content breakdown?
A. 4 hours total: 2 hours sanitation, 2 hours TDLR rules [CORRECT]
B. 8 hours total: 4 hours sanitation, 4 hours technical skills
C. 2 hours total: 1 hour sanitation, 1 hour HIV/AIDS training
D. 6 hours total: 3 hours sanitation, 3 hours business management
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 mandates 4 hours of continuing education biennially:
2 hours covering sanitation and 2 hours covering TDLR laws and rules. Options B, C, and
D do not match the specific statutory requirements for Texas cosmetology license
renewal.
Q4: A salon owner operates a cosmetology salon without obtaining the required TDLR
salon license. According to Texas law, what is the classification of this offense?
A. Civil infraction with a warning only
B. Class C misdemeanor
C. Class A misdemeanor [CORRECT]
D. Felony of the third degree
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1602 and TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 classify
operating an unlicensed salon or practicing cosmetology without a license as a Class A
misdemeanor. Options A and B represent lesser penalties, and D represents a more
severe criminal classification not applicable to this violation.
Q5: During a routine TDLR inspection, an inspector discovers that a cosmetology
establishment has failed to display the salon license in a conspicuous location. How is
this violation classified under the TDLR inspection criteria?
A. Critical violation requiring immediate closure
B. Serious violation requiring correction within 10 days
C. Minor violation requiring correction within 30 days [CORRECT]
D. No violation if the license is available in a drawer
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 (Subchapter E) classifies failure to display licenses
as a minor violation, typically requiring correction within 30 days. Critical violations (A)
involve imminent health risks, serious violations (B) involve sanitation breaches, and D
is incorrect as licenses must be conspicuously displayed.
Q6: A licensed manicurist in Texas wishes to advance to become a cosmetology
instructor. According to TDLR requirements, what are the specific prerequisites for
instructor licensing?
A. Current operator license plus 200 hours of instructor training
B. Current license in the specialty, 500 hours of instructor training, and 1 year of
practical experience [CORRECT]
C. High school diploma plus 1,000 hours of instructor training only
D. 5 years of work experience without additional training
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 requires instructor candidates to hold a current
license in their specialty, complete 500 hours of instructor training, and have 1 year of
practical experience in the specialty. Option A has insufficient hours, C omits the
experience requirement, and D does not meet statutory training requirements.
Q7: A cosmetology operator is performing eyelash extension services on clients. Under
TDLR regulations, what specific requirement applies to this service?
A. No special requirements beyond the operator license
B. Must hold a separate eyelash extension specialty license or complete required
training [CORRECT]
C. Only medical doctors may perform this service
D. Requires a barber license instead
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 recognizes eyelash extension as a specialty requiring
specific certification or training beyond the basic operator license. Options A, C, and D
misrepresent the scope of practice and licensing requirements for this specialty service
in Texas.
Q8: A salon has been cited by TDLR for using a disinfectant that is not EPA-registered as
tuberculocidal on non-porous surfaces. According to Texas Administrative Code, what
, level of disinfectant is required for implements that come into contact with blood or
body fluids?
A. Sanitizer only
B. Hospital-grade, EPA-registered tuberculocidal disinfectant [CORRECT]
C. 50% alcohol solution
D. Soap and water
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 Subchapter D requires hospital-grade, EPA-registered
tuberculocidal disinfectants for tools potentially exposed to blood or body fluids.
Sanitizers (A) reduce but do not kill pathogens, alcohol (C) is insufficient for bloodborne
pathogens, and soap/water (D) is for cleaning, not disinfection.
Q9: A cosmetologist notices that a colleague is performing chemical peels using
trichloroacetic acid (TCA) at 35% concentration on clients. According to Texas scope of
practice for cosmetology operators, what is the legal classification of this activity?
A. Permitted as part of the cosmetology operator scope
B. Permitted only with a doctor's note
C. Outside the scope of practice (cosmetologists limited to superficial peels only)
[CORRECT]
D. Permitted with an esthetician license only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 limits cosmetology operators and estheticians to
superficial chemical peels only. Medium and deep peels (TCA above certain
concentrations) constitute medical procedures outside the scope of cosmetology
practice, regardless of licensing level within the beauty industry.
Q10: During a TDLR inspection, the inspector finds that the salon lacks a separate
covered waste container for used single-use items. What is the maximum
administrative penalty TDLR may impose per violation per day for sanitation violations?
A. $100 per violation
B. $1,000 per violation
C. Up to $5,000 per violation per day [CORRECT]
D. $25,000 per violation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 Subchapter F authorizes administrative penalties of
up to $5,000 per violation per day for violations of the cosmetology statutes and rules.
2026 | Questions and Answers 2026/2027 | Verified
Edition | Texas Cosmetology License | Pass Guaranteed -
A+ Graded
Section 1: TDLR Rules, Regulations & Texas Law (Questions 1-25)
Q1: A cosmetology student has completed 1,200 hours of training at a Texas licensed
school. According to TDLR requirements, how many additional hours must the student
complete to be eligible to take the cosmetology operator written and practical
examinations?
A. 100 hours
B. 300 hours [CORRECT]
C. 500 hours
D. 1,500 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1602 and TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 require
1,500 hours of instruction for a cosmetology operator license. The student needs 300
more hours (1,500 - 1,200 = 300). Option A is insufficient, C represents instructor
training hours, and D is the total required, not the additional amount needed.
Q2: A cosmetologist's birthday is March 15, 2026, and their license was originally issued
on March 15, 2022. According to TDLR renewal requirements, by when must the
cosmetologist renew their license to avoid late fees?
A. March 15, 2024
B. March 15, 2026 [CORRECT]
C. March 15, 2028
D. December 31, 2026
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 requires license renewal every two years by the
individual's birthday. Since the license was issued March 15, 2022, it expires March 15,
,2026 (2-year cycle). Options A and C represent incorrect 2-year intervals, and D
represents a calendar year end, not the birthday requirement.
Q3: A licensed cosmetology instructor in Texas is renewing their license. According to
TDLR continuing education requirements, how many hours of continuing education are
required every two years, and what is the specific content breakdown?
A. 4 hours total: 2 hours sanitation, 2 hours TDLR rules [CORRECT]
B. 8 hours total: 4 hours sanitation, 4 hours technical skills
C. 2 hours total: 1 hour sanitation, 1 hour HIV/AIDS training
D. 6 hours total: 3 hours sanitation, 3 hours business management
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 mandates 4 hours of continuing education biennially:
2 hours covering sanitation and 2 hours covering TDLR laws and rules. Options B, C, and
D do not match the specific statutory requirements for Texas cosmetology license
renewal.
Q4: A salon owner operates a cosmetology salon without obtaining the required TDLR
salon license. According to Texas law, what is the classification of this offense?
A. Civil infraction with a warning only
B. Class C misdemeanor
C. Class A misdemeanor [CORRECT]
D. Felony of the third degree
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1602 and TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 classify
operating an unlicensed salon or practicing cosmetology without a license as a Class A
misdemeanor. Options A and B represent lesser penalties, and D represents a more
severe criminal classification not applicable to this violation.
Q5: During a routine TDLR inspection, an inspector discovers that a cosmetology
establishment has failed to display the salon license in a conspicuous location. How is
this violation classified under the TDLR inspection criteria?
A. Critical violation requiring immediate closure
B. Serious violation requiring correction within 10 days
C. Minor violation requiring correction within 30 days [CORRECT]
D. No violation if the license is available in a drawer
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 (Subchapter E) classifies failure to display licenses
as a minor violation, typically requiring correction within 30 days. Critical violations (A)
involve imminent health risks, serious violations (B) involve sanitation breaches, and D
is incorrect as licenses must be conspicuously displayed.
Q6: A licensed manicurist in Texas wishes to advance to become a cosmetology
instructor. According to TDLR requirements, what are the specific prerequisites for
instructor licensing?
A. Current operator license plus 200 hours of instructor training
B. Current license in the specialty, 500 hours of instructor training, and 1 year of
practical experience [CORRECT]
C. High school diploma plus 1,000 hours of instructor training only
D. 5 years of work experience without additional training
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 requires instructor candidates to hold a current
license in their specialty, complete 500 hours of instructor training, and have 1 year of
practical experience in the specialty. Option A has insufficient hours, C omits the
experience requirement, and D does not meet statutory training requirements.
Q7: A cosmetology operator is performing eyelash extension services on clients. Under
TDLR regulations, what specific requirement applies to this service?
A. No special requirements beyond the operator license
B. Must hold a separate eyelash extension specialty license or complete required
training [CORRECT]
C. Only medical doctors may perform this service
D. Requires a barber license instead
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 recognizes eyelash extension as a specialty requiring
specific certification or training beyond the basic operator license. Options A, C, and D
misrepresent the scope of practice and licensing requirements for this specialty service
in Texas.
Q8: A salon has been cited by TDLR for using a disinfectant that is not EPA-registered as
tuberculocidal on non-porous surfaces. According to Texas Administrative Code, what
, level of disinfectant is required for implements that come into contact with blood or
body fluids?
A. Sanitizer only
B. Hospital-grade, EPA-registered tuberculocidal disinfectant [CORRECT]
C. 50% alcohol solution
D. Soap and water
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 Subchapter D requires hospital-grade, EPA-registered
tuberculocidal disinfectants for tools potentially exposed to blood or body fluids.
Sanitizers (A) reduce but do not kill pathogens, alcohol (C) is insufficient for bloodborne
pathogens, and soap/water (D) is for cleaning, not disinfection.
Q9: A cosmetologist notices that a colleague is performing chemical peels using
trichloroacetic acid (TCA) at 35% concentration on clients. According to Texas scope of
practice for cosmetology operators, what is the legal classification of this activity?
A. Permitted as part of the cosmetology operator scope
B. Permitted only with a doctor's note
C. Outside the scope of practice (cosmetologists limited to superficial peels only)
[CORRECT]
D. Permitted with an esthetician license only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 limits cosmetology operators and estheticians to
superficial chemical peels only. Medium and deep peels (TCA above certain
concentrations) constitute medical procedures outside the scope of cosmetology
practice, regardless of licensing level within the beauty industry.
Q10: During a TDLR inspection, the inspector finds that the salon lacks a separate
covered waste container for used single-use items. What is the maximum
administrative penalty TDLR may impose per violation per day for sanitation violations?
A. $100 per violation
B. $1,000 per violation
C. Up to $5,000 per violation per day [CORRECT]
D. $25,000 per violation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TAC Title 16 Chapter 83 Subchapter F authorizes administrative penalties of
up to $5,000 per violation per day for violations of the cosmetology statutes and rules.
