TDLR ESTHETICS LAWS AND
REGULATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 COMPLETE
EXAM PREP WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
◉ How often must cosmetology licenses be renewed in Texas?
Answer: Every 2 years
◉ What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a cosmetology
license in Texas?
Answer: 17 years
◉ What must a cosmetologist do to renew their license?
Answer: Pay a renewal fee and complete 4 hours of continuing
education, including sanitation
◉ Which of the following is a responsibility of a salon owner under
TDLR rules?
Answer: Ensure all equipment and tools are properly sanitized
◉ Under TDLR regulations, which of the following is required in a
salon?
Answer: Display of the salon's license in a visible area
, ◉ How long must client records be kept in a salon under TDLR rules?
Answer: 2 years
◉ Which of the following is a requirement for a salon to legally operate
in Texas?
Answer: Maintain a valid TDLR salon license
◉ What is the required minimum time for disinfecting metal tools in a
hospital-grade disinfectant?
Answer: 10 minutes
◉ What must an individual do if their cosmetology license has been
expired for more than 18 months?
Answer: Reapply for a new license and retake the exam
◉ What action can the TDLR take against a licensee who violates
sanitation regulations?
Answer: Issue fines, suspend, or revoke their license
◉ Which of the following is considered a violation of TDLR sanitation
rules in a salon?
Answer: Storing clean and dirty tools together
◉ How often are TDLR inspectors required to inspect licensed salons or
shops?
REGULATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 COMPLETE
EXAM PREP WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
◉ How often must cosmetology licenses be renewed in Texas?
Answer: Every 2 years
◉ What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a cosmetology
license in Texas?
Answer: 17 years
◉ What must a cosmetologist do to renew their license?
Answer: Pay a renewal fee and complete 4 hours of continuing
education, including sanitation
◉ Which of the following is a responsibility of a salon owner under
TDLR rules?
Answer: Ensure all equipment and tools are properly sanitized
◉ Under TDLR regulations, which of the following is required in a
salon?
Answer: Display of the salon's license in a visible area
, ◉ How long must client records be kept in a salon under TDLR rules?
Answer: 2 years
◉ Which of the following is a requirement for a salon to legally operate
in Texas?
Answer: Maintain a valid TDLR salon license
◉ What is the required minimum time for disinfecting metal tools in a
hospital-grade disinfectant?
Answer: 10 minutes
◉ What must an individual do if their cosmetology license has been
expired for more than 18 months?
Answer: Reapply for a new license and retake the exam
◉ What action can the TDLR take against a licensee who violates
sanitation regulations?
Answer: Issue fines, suspend, or revoke their license
◉ Which of the following is considered a violation of TDLR sanitation
rules in a salon?
Answer: Storing clean and dirty tools together
◉ How often are TDLR inspectors required to inspect licensed salons or
shops?
