Who needs this 2-hour esthetician CE course?
TDLR reduces the continuing education requirement for experienced license holders. If you have held your Texas esthetician license for 15 or more years, you may renew with 2 hours of CE — 1 hour of sanitation and 1 hour of human trafficking prevention — instead of the standard 4 hours.
When you register, we check your license number against TDLR's records and confirm you qualify before you pay. Licensed under 15 years? You'll be routed to the 4-hour course instead.
What the course covers
The curriculum follows TDLR's required topics, with sanitation content directly relevant to facials, waxing, and skin care treatments:
- Sanitation and infection control (1 CE hour) — current Texas disinfection rules for implements, wax warmers, and treatment surfaces
- Human trafficking prevention (1 CE hour) — the awareness training every Texas license holder must complete
How the online course works
Everything is online and self-paced. Listen to audio lessons or read along, pause between clients, and pick up where you left off on your phone, tablet, or computer. Total seat time is 100 minutes (TDLR counts one CE hour as 50 minutes).
When you finish, your certificate of completion is emailed immediately and we report your hours to TDLR within 24 hours — so your renewal isn't waiting on paperwork.
Available in English and Spanish
The entire course — audio, text, and quizzes — is available in English and Spanish. Switch languages at any time without losing your progress.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a Texas esthetician need to renew?
TDLR requires 4 hours of approved continuing education per two-year renewal period for estheticians: 1 hour of sanitation, 1 hour of human trafficking prevention, and 2 hours of Texas law and professional practices. Licensees who have held their license 15 or more years may qualify for a reduced 2-hour requirement.
Is this course TDLR-approved?
Yes. Dooney's Barber & Beauty CE is TDLR continuing education Provider #2491, and this course is TDLR Course #32440. TDLR's CE requirement covers estheticians under the same rule as cosmetology operators, and your completion is reported directly to TDLR.
How much does the 2-hour course cost?
The 2-hour course is a one-time $19.99, including all required topics, your instant certificate of completion, and electronic reporting of your hours to TDLR.
How are my CE hours reported to TDLR?
We report your completed hours electronically to TDLR within 24 hours of you finishing the course. You also receive a certificate of completion by email for your records.
Can I take the course in Spanish?
Yes. The entire course is available in both English and Spanish, and you can switch languages at any time.
What if I buy the 2-hour course but don't qualify?
Our registration check catches this before payment in almost all cases. If it does happen, you can upgrade to the 4-hour course from your dashboard and pay only the price difference.
Finish your CE today — $19.99