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Texas Class A Barber License EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST
RELEASED
Texas Class A Barber License Exam
10-Line Exam Coverage in Points Form
1. Licensing Authority & Requirements – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
(TDLR) oversees all barber licensing, applicants must be at least 17 years old, complete
1,000 hours of instruction at a TDLR-licensed school, and pass both written and practical
exams administered by PSI .
2. Exam Structure & Timing – Written exam can be taken after completing 900 of 1,000
required hours; practical exam taken after completing all 1,000 hours and passing the
written exam; this staged approach allows students to reduce post-graduation exam
stress .
3. License Fees & Renewal – Non-refundable application fee of $50, license valid for 2
years from issue date, 4 hours of continuing education (CE) required per renewal cycle
for licensees licensed fewer than 15 years (effective September 1, 2025) .
4. Barber Theory & Professional Practices – Professional terminology, essential industry
standards, hair and scalp science, chemical services (hair coloring, lightening, relaxing,
permanent waving), and chemical safety protocols .
5. Sanitation, Infection Control & Safety – Comprehensive coverage of disinfection
procedures, workplace safety requirements, proper tool handling and sanitation setup,
and TDLR sanitation regulations for barbering practice .
6. Haircutting Techniques & Styling – Step-by-step instruction on haircutting, clipper work,
fading, tapering, styling, finishing methods, and proper tool handling under examiner
observation during the practical exam .
7. Shaving, Beard Grooming & Facial Hair Design – Razor safety using professional
techniques, beard grooming, facial hair design, and shaving services tested on the
practical exam .
8. Texas TDLR Regulations & Law – Texas-specific regulatory content includes TDLR rules,
barbering statutes, and occupational code provisions; the current Laws & Rules Book
(2025 edition) must be available in all establishments .
9. Cosmetology Operator Equivalence Pathway – Licensed Cosmetology Operators with a
current, active license in good standing may apply for Class A Barber license with
reduced requirements (300 hours of instruction instead of 1,000) while still passing both
written and practical exams .
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10. Criminal Background & Application Process – Criminal history background check
conducted on all applicants; felony or misdemeanor convictions reviewed on a case-by-
case basis; applicants may request a pre-application Criminal History Evaluation Letter;
online application available for Texas-trained students .
Practice Questions with Rationales
Question 1
According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), how many hours of
instruction are required to complete a Class A Barber course in Texas?
A) 750 hours
B) 1,000 hours
C) 1,500 hours
D) 2,000 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The TDLR requires completion of a Class A Barber course consisting of 1,000 hours of
instruction at a barbering/cosmetology school licensed in Texas . Up to 250 of those hours can
be theory instruction completed online, with the remaining 750 or more hours in-person .
Question 2
A barbering student in Texas can take the written licensing exam after completing how many
hours?
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A) 500 hours
B) 750 hours
C) 900 hours
D) 1,000 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After completing 900 of the 1,000 required hours, the school will notify TDLR of the
student's eligibility to take the written licensing exam . This staged approach allows students to
get the written exam out of the way while still training, then focus entirely on the practical exam
after finishing their hours .
Question 3
At what age can an individual apply for a Texas Class A Barber license?
A) 16 years old
B) 17 years old
C) 18 years old
D) 21 years old
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 17 years of age to apply for a Class A Barber license in
Texas . There is no high school diploma requirement at the TDLR level, though individual barber
schools may have their own enrollment policies .
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Question 4
Which vendor administers the Texas barber licensing exams for the TDLR?
A) Pearson VUE
B) Prometric
C) PSI
D) AMP
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TDLR contracts with PSI to administer both the written and practical licensing exams
for Class A Barber applicants . PSI has multiple testing locations throughout the state.
Question 5
What is the non-refundable application fee for a Texas Class A Barber license?
A) $25
B) $50
C) $75
D) $100
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The TDLR charges a non-refundable application fee of $50 for a Class A Barber
license . This fee is paid after passing both the written and practical exams.
Texas Class A Barber License EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST
RELEASED
Texas Class A Barber License Exam
10-Line Exam Coverage in Points Form
1. Licensing Authority & Requirements – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
(TDLR) oversees all barber licensing, applicants must be at least 17 years old, complete
1,000 hours of instruction at a TDLR-licensed school, and pass both written and practical
exams administered by PSI .
2. Exam Structure & Timing – Written exam can be taken after completing 900 of 1,000
required hours; practical exam taken after completing all 1,000 hours and passing the
written exam; this staged approach allows students to reduce post-graduation exam
stress .
3. License Fees & Renewal – Non-refundable application fee of $50, license valid for 2
years from issue date, 4 hours of continuing education (CE) required per renewal cycle
for licensees licensed fewer than 15 years (effective September 1, 2025) .
4. Barber Theory & Professional Practices – Professional terminology, essential industry
standards, hair and scalp science, chemical services (hair coloring, lightening, relaxing,
permanent waving), and chemical safety protocols .
5. Sanitation, Infection Control & Safety – Comprehensive coverage of disinfection
procedures, workplace safety requirements, proper tool handling and sanitation setup,
and TDLR sanitation regulations for barbering practice .
6. Haircutting Techniques & Styling – Step-by-step instruction on haircutting, clipper work,
fading, tapering, styling, finishing methods, and proper tool handling under examiner
observation during the practical exam .
7. Shaving, Beard Grooming & Facial Hair Design – Razor safety using professional
techniques, beard grooming, facial hair design, and shaving services tested on the
practical exam .
8. Texas TDLR Regulations & Law – Texas-specific regulatory content includes TDLR rules,
barbering statutes, and occupational code provisions; the current Laws & Rules Book
(2025 edition) must be available in all establishments .
9. Cosmetology Operator Equivalence Pathway – Licensed Cosmetology Operators with a
current, active license in good standing may apply for Class A Barber license with
reduced requirements (300 hours of instruction instead of 1,000) while still passing both
written and practical exams .
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10. Criminal Background & Application Process – Criminal history background check
conducted on all applicants; felony or misdemeanor convictions reviewed on a case-by-
case basis; applicants may request a pre-application Criminal History Evaluation Letter;
online application available for Texas-trained students .
Practice Questions with Rationales
Question 1
According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), how many hours of
instruction are required to complete a Class A Barber course in Texas?
A) 750 hours
B) 1,000 hours
C) 1,500 hours
D) 2,000 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The TDLR requires completion of a Class A Barber course consisting of 1,000 hours of
instruction at a barbering/cosmetology school licensed in Texas . Up to 250 of those hours can
be theory instruction completed online, with the remaining 750 or more hours in-person .
Question 2
A barbering student in Texas can take the written licensing exam after completing how many
hours?
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A) 500 hours
B) 750 hours
C) 900 hours
D) 1,000 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After completing 900 of the 1,000 required hours, the school will notify TDLR of the
student's eligibility to take the written licensing exam . This staged approach allows students to
get the written exam out of the way while still training, then focus entirely on the practical exam
after finishing their hours .
Question 3
At what age can an individual apply for a Texas Class A Barber license?
A) 16 years old
B) 17 years old
C) 18 years old
D) 21 years old
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 17 years of age to apply for a Class A Barber license in
Texas . There is no high school diploma requirement at the TDLR level, though individual barber
schools may have their own enrollment policies .
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Question 4
Which vendor administers the Texas barber licensing exams for the TDLR?
A) Pearson VUE
B) Prometric
C) PSI
D) AMP
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TDLR contracts with PSI to administer both the written and practical licensing exams
for Class A Barber applicants . PSI has multiple testing locations throughout the state.
Question 5
What is the non-refundable application fee for a Texas Class A Barber license?
A) $25
B) $50
C) $75
D) $100
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The TDLR charges a non-refundable application fee of $50 for a Class A Barber
license . This fee is paid after passing both the written and practical exams.
