TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing &
Regulations Exam) Graded A+ 2025
At the end of each day of use, equipment, tools, and materials shall be cleaned by
manually scrubbing with soap and water or adequate methods, and then disinfected
by one of the following methods:
A.) Soap and Water
B.) Complete immersion in an EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, and
virucidal disinfectant in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
C.) complete immersion in a high-level disinfectant chlorine bleach solution
D.) b and c -Correct Answer ✔B.) complete immersion in an EPA-registered
bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectant in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions
All wax pots shall be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations and no applicators shall be left standing in the wax at any time
and wax may not be reused under any circumstances.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE -Correct Answer ✔A.) TRUE
How often does the TDLR department inspect a beauty salon, dual shop, mini-
salon, or mini-dual shop?
A.) at least twice a year
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B.) just one time
C.) at least once every four years
D.) every three months -Correct Answer ✔C.) at least once every four years
If an inspector discovers a violation in a business, he/she shall provide a written
notice of the violation to the license, certificate, or permit holder on
A.) a form prescribed by the department
B.) a piece of paper
C.) a letter by mail
D.) an e-mail -Correct Answer ✔A.) a form prescribed by the department
Can a business have Barber and Beauty Shop license?
A.) No, you can only have 1 license
B.) always
C.) never
D.) only if you apply for license and pay fee -Correct Answer ✔D.) only if you
apply for license and pay fee
How soon can a student take the written exam for cosmetology?
A.) 750 hours
B.) 900 hours
C.) 800 hours
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D.) 1200 hours -Correct Answer ✔B.) 900 hours
Metal instruments
A.) must be sanitized before use
B.) must be washed before use
C.) must be clean, disinfected and sterilized with an autoclave or dry heat sterilizer
D.) must be disinfected -Correct Answer ✔C.) must be clean, disinfected and
sterilized with an autoclave or dry heat sterilizer
Licensees shall notify the department in writing of any name change within thirty
(30) days of the change
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE -Correct Answer ✔A.) TRUE
When can your license be denied, suspended, or revoked?
A.) if you engage in malpractice
B.) knowingly continue to practice while having an infectious or contagious
disease
C.) false or deceptive statement in advertising and/or uses another person's name or
trade name
D.) all of the above -Correct Answer ✔D.) all of the above
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