Continuing Education Courses

TDLR-approved courses for Texas barbers and cosmetologists

Which course do I need?

  • 4-Hour Course: Required if you have been licensed for less than 15 years
  • 2-Hour Course: Available if you have been continuously licensed for 15 years or more
  • CE must be completed before your license renewal date (every 2 years)
4-Hour CE Course
TDLR Approved

Texas Barber & Cosmetology 4-Hour CE Course

Complete continuing education course covering sanitation, human trafficking awareness, and professional practices. Required for licensees with less than 15 years of experience.

4 CE Hours
Certificate Included
2-Hour CE Course
TDLR Approved

Texas Barber & Cosmetology 2-Hour CE Course

Streamlined CE course for experienced professionals with 15+ years of licensure. Covers sanitation and human trafficking awareness requirements.

2 CE Hours
Certificate Included

About TDLR Continuing Education

Requirements

  • CE must be completed each renewal period (every 2 years)
  • 1 CE hour = 50 minutes of actual instruction
  • Minimum 1 hour of sanitation training required
  • Minimum 1 hour of human trafficking awareness required

After Completion

  • Certificate emailed to you immediately
  • We report completions to TDLR within 7 days
  • Keep your certificate for at least 2 years
  • Renew your license at tdlr.texas.gov