TDLR Esthetics Laws and Regulations
Study Guide Exam with Actual
Answers.
To be eligible for an operator’s license: - Answer 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: - Answer 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? - Answer 4 hours. 1 in sanitation and 3
in any topics listed
To renew a license: - Answer Continuing education, submit a completed application on a
department-approved form, and $50 fee
Inspections are performed: - Answer During normal operating hours
Salons are inspected: - Answer Once every two years
Beauty schools are inspected: - Answer At least twice per year
Specialty certificate holders: - Answer may only perform the practice authorized by the
specialty certificate
All current licenses may be posted: - Answer 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: - Answer 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches
Licensees shall notify TDLR of any name changes: - Answer Within 30 days
Licensees must notify TDLR of any address change: - Answer Within 30 days
, Licensees shall wear clean top and bottom outer garments and footwear, which includes: -
Answer Tee shirts, blouses, sweaters, dresses, smocks, pants, jeans, shorts, and similar
clothing. Does not include lingerie or see-through clothing
Licensees responsible for: - Answer Compliance with the health and safety standards
Fee for beauty and specialty salons: - Answer $106: renewal $69
Fee for dual shop: - Answer $130; renewal $100
Fee for mobile shop: - Answer $106; renewal $69
Chlorine bleach solutions: - Answer 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 - Answer Add two teaspoons of household bleach (5.25%) to one
gallon water; soak 10 minutes minimum
High Level Disinfection - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer Washing with liquid soap and water, detergent, antiseptics, or
other adequate methods to remove all visible debris or residue. Not disinfection
Disinfect or disinfection - Answer 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: - Answer 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 - Answer Is a low-level
disinfectant used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and non-porous surfaces
Sterilize or sterilization - Answer To eliminate all forms of bacteria or other microorganisms
by use of an autoclave or dry heat sterilizer
Study Guide Exam with Actual
Answers.
To be eligible for an operator’s license: - Answer 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: - Answer 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? - Answer 4 hours. 1 in sanitation and 3
in any topics listed
To renew a license: - Answer Continuing education, submit a completed application on a
department-approved form, and $50 fee
Inspections are performed: - Answer During normal operating hours
Salons are inspected: - Answer Once every two years
Beauty schools are inspected: - Answer At least twice per year
Specialty certificate holders: - Answer may only perform the practice authorized by the
specialty certificate
All current licenses may be posted: - Answer 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: - Answer 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches
Licensees shall notify TDLR of any name changes: - Answer Within 30 days
Licensees must notify TDLR of any address change: - Answer Within 30 days
, Licensees shall wear clean top and bottom outer garments and footwear, which includes: -
Answer Tee shirts, blouses, sweaters, dresses, smocks, pants, jeans, shorts, and similar
clothing. Does not include lingerie or see-through clothing
Licensees responsible for: - Answer Compliance with the health and safety standards
Fee for beauty and specialty salons: - Answer $106: renewal $69
Fee for dual shop: - Answer $130; renewal $100
Fee for mobile shop: - Answer $106; renewal $69
Chlorine bleach solutions: - Answer 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 - Answer Add two teaspoons of household bleach (5.25%) to one
gallon water; soak 10 minutes minimum
High Level Disinfection - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer Washing with liquid soap and water, detergent, antiseptics, or
other adequate methods to remove all visible debris or residue. Not disinfection
Disinfect or disinfection - Answer 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: - Answer 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 - Answer Is a low-level
disinfectant used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and non-porous surfaces
Sterilize or sterilization - Answer To eliminate all forms of bacteria or other microorganisms
by use of an autoclave or dry heat sterilizer
