TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
& REGULATIONS (TDLR) EXAM
QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS &
RATIONALES.
EXAM QUICK REVIEW TABLE
Topic Key Answer
Practice cosmetology without license No
License suspension reason Public safety threat
Most licenses term 2 years
School license term 1 year
Student permit expiration Does not expire
Address change notice 30 days
Name change notice 30 days
Mobile shop address change 10 days
Photo size 1½ × 1½ inches
Law & Rules book cost $14
Foot spa records 60 days
Remote service records 5 years
Hair curriculum 800 hours
Skin curriculum 100 hours
Nail curriculum 100 hours
1. Can a person practice cosmetology without a license?
Correct Answer: No, a person may not perform or attempt to perform a practice of
cosmetology unless the person holds a license or certificate to perform that practice.
, Rationale:
Texas law requires anyone performing cosmetology services to hold the proper TDLR-issued
license or certificate to protect public health and safety.
2. Why might TDLR suspend a license?
Correct Answer: TDLR can suspend a license if a threat of public safety exists.
Rationale:
TDLR has authority to suspend licenses when violations create a risk to clients, employees, or
the public.
3. What TDLR-issued licenses have a term of two (2) years?
Correct Answer:
• Operator license
• Specialty licenses:
o Esthetician
o Manicurist
o Esthetician/Manicurist
o Eyelash extension
• Specialty certificates:
o Hair weaving
o Wig
• Instructor specialty licenses:
o Esthetician
o Manicurist
o Esthetician/Manicurist
o Eyelash extension
• Booth rental (independent contractor) license
& REGULATIONS (TDLR) EXAM
QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS &
RATIONALES.
EXAM QUICK REVIEW TABLE
Topic Key Answer
Practice cosmetology without license No
License suspension reason Public safety threat
Most licenses term 2 years
School license term 1 year
Student permit expiration Does not expire
Address change notice 30 days
Name change notice 30 days
Mobile shop address change 10 days
Photo size 1½ × 1½ inches
Law & Rules book cost $14
Foot spa records 60 days
Remote service records 5 years
Hair curriculum 800 hours
Skin curriculum 100 hours
Nail curriculum 100 hours
1. Can a person practice cosmetology without a license?
Correct Answer: No, a person may not perform or attempt to perform a practice of
cosmetology unless the person holds a license or certificate to perform that practice.
, Rationale:
Texas law requires anyone performing cosmetology services to hold the proper TDLR-issued
license or certificate to protect public health and safety.
2. Why might TDLR suspend a license?
Correct Answer: TDLR can suspend a license if a threat of public safety exists.
Rationale:
TDLR has authority to suspend licenses when violations create a risk to clients, employees, or
the public.
3. What TDLR-issued licenses have a term of two (2) years?
Correct Answer:
• Operator license
• Specialty licenses:
o Esthetician
o Manicurist
o Esthetician/Manicurist
o Eyelash extension
• Specialty certificates:
o Hair weaving
o Wig
• Instructor specialty licenses:
o Esthetician
o Manicurist
o Esthetician/Manicurist
o Eyelash extension
• Booth rental (independent contractor) license
