Summary TDLR Esthetics Laws and Regulations 2023
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To be eligible for an operators license:
submit a completed application on a department-approved form, pay the $50 fee, be at
least 17, have obtained a high school diploma, or the equivalent of one. Completed
1500 hours of instruction and 300 hours of instruction
To be eligible for an esthetician license:
submit a completed application on a department-approved form, pay the $50 fee, be at
least 17, have obtained a high school diploma, or the equivalent of one, and have 750
hours of instruction
How many hours of continuing education is required?
4 hours. 1 in sanitation and 3 in any topics listed
To renew a license:
Continuing education, submit a completed application on a department-approved form,
and $50 fee
Inspections are performed:
During normal operating hours
Salons are inspected:
Once every two years
Beauty schools are inspected:
At least twice per year
Specialty certificate holders:
may only perform the practice authorized by the specialty certificate
All current licenses may be posted:
at the licensee's workstation in public view or made available in a notebook at the salon
reception desk
Current photograph of the licensee should be:
1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches
Licensees shall notify TDLR of any name changes:
Within 30 days
Licensees must notify TDLR of any address change:
Within 30 days
Licensees shall wear clean top and bottom outer garments and footwear, which
includes:
Tee shirts, blouses, sweaters, dresses, smocks, pants, jeans, shorts, and similar
clothing. Does not include lingerie or see-through clothing
Licensees responsible for:
Compliance with the health and safety standards
Fee for beauty and specialty salons:
$106: renewal $69
Fee for dual shop:
$130; renewal $100
Fee for mobile shop:
$106; renewal $69
, Chlorine bleach solutions:
Chemical used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and non-porous
surfaces; solution should be mixed fresh at least once per day. There are 3 categories
Low Level Disinfection
Add two teaspoons of household bleach (5.25%) to one gallon water; soak 10 minutes
minimum
High Level Disinfection
Add one-third (1/3) cup of household bleach (5.25%) to one gallon of water; soak 20
minutes minimum
Blood and Body Fluid Cleanup and Disinfection
Add one and three-quarters ( 1 3/4) cups of household (5.25%) bleach to one gallon of
water. Also referred to as 10% bleach solution
Clean or cleansing
Washing with liquid soap and water, detergent, antiseptics, or other adequate methods
to remove all visible debris or residue. Not disinfection
Disinfect or disinfection
The use of chemicals to destroy pathogens on implements and other hard, non-porous
surfaces render an item safe for handling, use, and disposal
Disinfectant:
An EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectant used in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions, or a chlorine bleach solution
EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal disinfectant
Is a low-level disinfectant used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and non-
porous surfaces
Sterilize or sterilization
To eliminate all forms of bacteria or other microorganisms by use of an autoclave or dry
heat sterilizer
Sanitize or sanitization
To reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level by use of ultraviolet sanitizer
Multi-use Items
Items constructed of hard materials with smooth surfaces such as metal, glass, or
plastic typically for use on more than one client. Includes, but not limited to clippers,
scissors, combs, nippers, tweezers, and some nail files
Single-use Items
Porous items made or constructed of cloth, wood, or other absorbent materials having
rough surfaces usually intended for single use including but not limited to tissues,
orangewood sticks, cotton balls, thread, surgical tape, extension pads, some buffer
blocks, and gauze
EPA:
Implements and surfaces shall first be thoroughly cleaned of all visible debris prior to
disinfection. Become inactivated and ineffective when visibly contaminated with debris,
hair, dirt, and particles
Some EPA disinfectants may be:
Sprayed on the instruments, tools, or equipment to be disinfected
Disinfectants in which implements are to immersed:
Shall be prepared fresh daily or more often if solution becomes diluted or soiled
Complete Solutions Verified
To be eligible for an operators license:
submit a completed application on a department-approved form, pay the $50 fee, be at
least 17, have obtained a high school diploma, or the equivalent of one. Completed
1500 hours of instruction and 300 hours of instruction
To be eligible for an esthetician license:
submit a completed application on a department-approved form, pay the $50 fee, be at
least 17, have obtained a high school diploma, or the equivalent of one, and have 750
hours of instruction
How many hours of continuing education is required?
4 hours. 1 in sanitation and 3 in any topics listed
To renew a license:
Continuing education, submit a completed application on a department-approved form,
and $50 fee
Inspections are performed:
During normal operating hours
Salons are inspected:
Once every two years
Beauty schools are inspected:
At least twice per year
Specialty certificate holders:
may only perform the practice authorized by the specialty certificate
All current licenses may be posted:
at the licensee's workstation in public view or made available in a notebook at the salon
reception desk
Current photograph of the licensee should be:
1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches
Licensees shall notify TDLR of any name changes:
Within 30 days
Licensees must notify TDLR of any address change:
Within 30 days
Licensees shall wear clean top and bottom outer garments and footwear, which
includes:
Tee shirts, blouses, sweaters, dresses, smocks, pants, jeans, shorts, and similar
clothing. Does not include lingerie or see-through clothing
Licensees responsible for:
Compliance with the health and safety standards
Fee for beauty and specialty salons:
$106: renewal $69
Fee for dual shop:
$130; renewal $100
Fee for mobile shop:
$106; renewal $69
, Chlorine bleach solutions:
Chemical used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and non-porous
surfaces; solution should be mixed fresh at least once per day. There are 3 categories
Low Level Disinfection
Add two teaspoons of household bleach (5.25%) to one gallon water; soak 10 minutes
minimum
High Level Disinfection
Add one-third (1/3) cup of household bleach (5.25%) to one gallon of water; soak 20
minutes minimum
Blood and Body Fluid Cleanup and Disinfection
Add one and three-quarters ( 1 3/4) cups of household (5.25%) bleach to one gallon of
water. Also referred to as 10% bleach solution
Clean or cleansing
Washing with liquid soap and water, detergent, antiseptics, or other adequate methods
to remove all visible debris or residue. Not disinfection
Disinfect or disinfection
The use of chemicals to destroy pathogens on implements and other hard, non-porous
surfaces render an item safe for handling, use, and disposal
Disinfectant:
An EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectant used in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions, or a chlorine bleach solution
EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal disinfectant
Is a low-level disinfectant used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and non-
porous surfaces
Sterilize or sterilization
To eliminate all forms of bacteria or other microorganisms by use of an autoclave or dry
heat sterilizer
Sanitize or sanitization
To reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level by use of ultraviolet sanitizer
Multi-use Items
Items constructed of hard materials with smooth surfaces such as metal, glass, or
plastic typically for use on more than one client. Includes, but not limited to clippers,
scissors, combs, nippers, tweezers, and some nail files
Single-use Items
Porous items made or constructed of cloth, wood, or other absorbent materials having
rough surfaces usually intended for single use including but not limited to tissues,
orangewood sticks, cotton balls, thread, surgical tape, extension pads, some buffer
blocks, and gauze
EPA:
Implements and surfaces shall first be thoroughly cleaned of all visible debris prior to
disinfection. Become inactivated and ineffective when visibly contaminated with debris,
hair, dirt, and particles
Some EPA disinfectants may be:
Sprayed on the instruments, tools, or equipment to be disinfected
Disinfectants in which implements are to immersed:
Shall be prepared fresh daily or more often if solution becomes diluted or soiled
