TEXAS MANICURIST LICENSE EXAM 2026 |
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QUESTIONS & PRACTICE TEST | PSI EXAM
PREP
Q1. Which state agency regulates cosmetology and manicurist licenses in Texas?
A) Texas Department of Health B) Texas Medical Board C) Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulation (TDLR) D) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
RATIONALE: The TDLR oversees all cosmetology-related licenses in Texas, including
manicurists, effective since 2020 when it took over from the Texas Cosmetology Commission.
Q2. How many hours of training are required to obtain a manicurist license in Texas?
A) 300 hours B) 400 hours C) 600 hours D) 1500 hours
RATIONALE: Texas requires a minimum of 600 hours of training from a licensed manicurist
school before a student can sit for the state licensing exam.
Q3. How often must a Texas manicurist license be renewed?
A) Every year B) Every two years C) Every three years D) Every five years
RATIONALE: Texas manicurist licenses must be renewed every two years. License holders
must also complete continuing education requirements for renewal.
Q4. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a manicurist license in Texas?
A) 16 years old B) 17 years old C) 18 years old D) 21 years old
RATIONALE: Texas law requires applicants for a manicurist license to be at least 17 years of
age at the time of application.
Q5. Which of the following services is a licensed manicurist in Texas NOT permitted to
perform?
A) Natural nail manicures B) Gel nail application C) Eyebrow threading D) Pedicures
,RATIONALE: A manicurist license in Texas authorizes only nail-related services. Eyebrow
threading falls under a different cosmetology specialty and is not within the manicurist scope of
practice.
Q6. A manicurist who practices without a valid license in Texas can face:
A) A verbal warning only B) Mandatory retraining C) Fines and possible license denial D)
No consequences for a first offense
RATIONALE: Practicing without a license is a violation of Texas cosmetology law. TDLR
can impose administrative fines and deny future licensure.
Q7. What must be posted in a Texas nail salon for clients to view?
A) The operator's license and salon license B) Employee work schedules C) Supplier
invoices D) Insurance documents
RATIONALE: Texas law requires all cosmetology licenses (individual and establishment) to
be prominently displayed at the place of business where clients can easily see them.
Q8. Which of the following is required before a nail salon can legally operate in Texas?
A) A federal business permit B) A cosmetology establishment license from TDLR C) A city
health inspection certificate only D) Approval from the Texas Medical Board
RATIONALE: Any salon offering nail services in Texas must hold a valid cosmetology
establishment license issued by TDLR in addition to having licensed operators on staff.
Q9. In Texas, continuing education (CE) requirements for manicurist license renewal
include:
A) 10 hours of CE per year B) 4 hours of CE per renewal period including 1 hour of
sanitation C) No CE required D) 8 hours of CE per renewal period
RATIONALE: Texas manicurists must complete 4 hours of continuing education per two-
year renewal period, with at least 1 hour dedicated to sanitation and disinfection practices.
Q10. A manicurist student in Texas must complete their training at:
,A) Any licensed beauty school B) A TDLR-licensed manicurist school C) An online program
only D) A community college cosmetology program only
RATIONALE: Hours must be completed at a TDLR-licensed manicurist school to count
toward the 600-hour requirement for licensure.
Q11. A TDLR inspector arrives at your salon. You must:
A) Allow the inspector access to all areas of the salon B) Ask for a court order before
allowing entry C) Require 24-hour advance notice D) Refuse entry until the owner is present
RATIONALE: TDLR inspectors have the right to conduct unannounced inspections of
licensed establishments at any time during business hours. Refusal to cooperate can result in
penalties.
Q12. Which of the following is grounds for license revocation in Texas?
A) Changing salon locations B) Working part-time C) Fraud or misrepresentation on a
license application D) Offering new nail services
RATIONALE: Submitting false information on a license application constitutes fraud, which
is a serious violation that can result in denial, suspension, or revocation of a license by TDLR.
Q13. What is the purpose of the Texas Cosmetology Act?
A) To protect the public health and safety of salon clients B) To increase revenue for the state
C) To regulate product pricing D) To license product manufacturers
RATIONALE: The primary goal of cosmetology regulations in Texas is to protect clients and
the public from unsafe practices, unsanitary conditions, and unqualified practitioners.
Q14. Under Texas law, which of the following is required for a new nail salon to open?
A) City approval only B) Owner's cosmetology license C) Establishment license and passing
TDLR inspection D) Federal health department certification
RATIONALE: Before opening, a nail salon must obtain a TDLR establishment license and
pass an inspection verifying the facility meets all health and safety standards.
, Q15. How must a Texas manicurist notify TDLR of a change of address?
A) Through the TDLR online portal or written notice B) By calling the salon association C)
By publishing in a local newspaper D) No notification is required
RATIONALE: Licensees are required to keep their contact information current with TDLR.
Changes can be submitted via the TDLR online licensing system.
Q16. Texas manicurist schools must maintain student records for at least:
A) 1 year B) 3 years C) 5 years D) 10 years
RATIONALE: Texas administrative rules require manicurist schools to retain student
enrollment and completion records for a minimum of 5 years.
Q17. Which of the following acts as the primary rulebook for Texas cosmetology
establishments?
A) Federal OSHA Code B) Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1602 and TDLR
Administrative Rules C) The National Cosmetology Association Guidelines D) The Texas Health
and Safety Code only
RATIONALE: Chapter 1602 of the Texas Occupations Code governs cosmetology licensing,
along with TDLR's administrative rules which detail specific operational requirements.
Q18. What action should a Texas salon owner take if a licensed employee's license expires?
A) Prohibit the employee from performing services until the license is renewed B) Allow
them to work for a 30-day grace period C) Contact the client on their behalf D) Report the
employee to the police
RATIONALE: An expired license means the individual is no longer legally authorized to
perform nail services. The salon owner must ensure only currently licensed practitioners work on
clients.
Q19. Texas law prohibits manicurists from:
A) Offering additional retail products B) Working in multiple licensed salons C) Performing
services outside of a licensed establishment D) Specializing in a single nail service
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE | VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & PRACTICE TEST | PSI EXAM
PREP
Q1. Which state agency regulates cosmetology and manicurist licenses in Texas?
A) Texas Department of Health B) Texas Medical Board C) Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulation (TDLR) D) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
RATIONALE: The TDLR oversees all cosmetology-related licenses in Texas, including
manicurists, effective since 2020 when it took over from the Texas Cosmetology Commission.
Q2. How many hours of training are required to obtain a manicurist license in Texas?
A) 300 hours B) 400 hours C) 600 hours D) 1500 hours
RATIONALE: Texas requires a minimum of 600 hours of training from a licensed manicurist
school before a student can sit for the state licensing exam.
Q3. How often must a Texas manicurist license be renewed?
A) Every year B) Every two years C) Every three years D) Every five years
RATIONALE: Texas manicurist licenses must be renewed every two years. License holders
must also complete continuing education requirements for renewal.
Q4. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a manicurist license in Texas?
A) 16 years old B) 17 years old C) 18 years old D) 21 years old
RATIONALE: Texas law requires applicants for a manicurist license to be at least 17 years of
age at the time of application.
Q5. Which of the following services is a licensed manicurist in Texas NOT permitted to
perform?
A) Natural nail manicures B) Gel nail application C) Eyebrow threading D) Pedicures
,RATIONALE: A manicurist license in Texas authorizes only nail-related services. Eyebrow
threading falls under a different cosmetology specialty and is not within the manicurist scope of
practice.
Q6. A manicurist who practices without a valid license in Texas can face:
A) A verbal warning only B) Mandatory retraining C) Fines and possible license denial D)
No consequences for a first offense
RATIONALE: Practicing without a license is a violation of Texas cosmetology law. TDLR
can impose administrative fines and deny future licensure.
Q7. What must be posted in a Texas nail salon for clients to view?
A) The operator's license and salon license B) Employee work schedules C) Supplier
invoices D) Insurance documents
RATIONALE: Texas law requires all cosmetology licenses (individual and establishment) to
be prominently displayed at the place of business where clients can easily see them.
Q8. Which of the following is required before a nail salon can legally operate in Texas?
A) A federal business permit B) A cosmetology establishment license from TDLR C) A city
health inspection certificate only D) Approval from the Texas Medical Board
RATIONALE: Any salon offering nail services in Texas must hold a valid cosmetology
establishment license issued by TDLR in addition to having licensed operators on staff.
Q9. In Texas, continuing education (CE) requirements for manicurist license renewal
include:
A) 10 hours of CE per year B) 4 hours of CE per renewal period including 1 hour of
sanitation C) No CE required D) 8 hours of CE per renewal period
RATIONALE: Texas manicurists must complete 4 hours of continuing education per two-
year renewal period, with at least 1 hour dedicated to sanitation and disinfection practices.
Q10. A manicurist student in Texas must complete their training at:
,A) Any licensed beauty school B) A TDLR-licensed manicurist school C) An online program
only D) A community college cosmetology program only
RATIONALE: Hours must be completed at a TDLR-licensed manicurist school to count
toward the 600-hour requirement for licensure.
Q11. A TDLR inspector arrives at your salon. You must:
A) Allow the inspector access to all areas of the salon B) Ask for a court order before
allowing entry C) Require 24-hour advance notice D) Refuse entry until the owner is present
RATIONALE: TDLR inspectors have the right to conduct unannounced inspections of
licensed establishments at any time during business hours. Refusal to cooperate can result in
penalties.
Q12. Which of the following is grounds for license revocation in Texas?
A) Changing salon locations B) Working part-time C) Fraud or misrepresentation on a
license application D) Offering new nail services
RATIONALE: Submitting false information on a license application constitutes fraud, which
is a serious violation that can result in denial, suspension, or revocation of a license by TDLR.
Q13. What is the purpose of the Texas Cosmetology Act?
A) To protect the public health and safety of salon clients B) To increase revenue for the state
C) To regulate product pricing D) To license product manufacturers
RATIONALE: The primary goal of cosmetology regulations in Texas is to protect clients and
the public from unsafe practices, unsanitary conditions, and unqualified practitioners.
Q14. Under Texas law, which of the following is required for a new nail salon to open?
A) City approval only B) Owner's cosmetology license C) Establishment license and passing
TDLR inspection D) Federal health department certification
RATIONALE: Before opening, a nail salon must obtain a TDLR establishment license and
pass an inspection verifying the facility meets all health and safety standards.
, Q15. How must a Texas manicurist notify TDLR of a change of address?
A) Through the TDLR online portal or written notice B) By calling the salon association C)
By publishing in a local newspaper D) No notification is required
RATIONALE: Licensees are required to keep their contact information current with TDLR.
Changes can be submitted via the TDLR online licensing system.
Q16. Texas manicurist schools must maintain student records for at least:
A) 1 year B) 3 years C) 5 years D) 10 years
RATIONALE: Texas administrative rules require manicurist schools to retain student
enrollment and completion records for a minimum of 5 years.
Q17. Which of the following acts as the primary rulebook for Texas cosmetology
establishments?
A) Federal OSHA Code B) Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1602 and TDLR
Administrative Rules C) The National Cosmetology Association Guidelines D) The Texas Health
and Safety Code only
RATIONALE: Chapter 1602 of the Texas Occupations Code governs cosmetology licensing,
along with TDLR's administrative rules which detail specific operational requirements.
Q18. What action should a Texas salon owner take if a licensed employee's license expires?
A) Prohibit the employee from performing services until the license is renewed B) Allow
them to work for a 30-day grace period C) Contact the client on their behalf D) Report the
employee to the police
RATIONALE: An expired license means the individual is no longer legally authorized to
perform nail services. The salon owner must ensure only currently licensed practitioners work on
clients.
Q19. Texas law prohibits manicurists from:
A) Offering additional retail products B) Working in multiple licensed salons C) Performing
services outside of a licensed establishment D) Specializing in a single nail service
