Updated Guidance for Cosmetology License Renewal

According to the Texas Board of Cosmetology, cosmetologists must renew their licenses every two years from the issue date. The Texas State Board of Cosmetology requires you to renew your license every two years to continue practicing cosmetology in the state. Each type of license has its requirements for renewal, such as the operator's, specialist's, the hair weaver's, or instructor's license. The general rules for renewal, however, remain the same.

For Cosmetology License Renewal, a fee is charged by Texas, and it is now $53. It costs 112 times as much to renew a Cosmetology License if your license has been expired for less than 90 days. After 90 days or more, you will be charged twice as much as the usual renewal rate of $53 ($106) if your license expires.

  • To renew an expired license, you must submit a "Request for Expired License Renewal" form along with a $53 ($106) fee.

  • To renew your Cosmetology License, you must submit a completed Criminal History Questionnaire (PDF) if you have ever been convicted of any in-state, out-of-state, or federal criminal offense.

  • The agency will conduct a criminal background check on all candidates for a license. Case-by-case, criminal convictions are evaluated. Several factors go into determining whether or not a license can be granted.

  • Depending on your criminal background, a review can take from one to six weeks. A person's criminal past can be checked before applying for a license by contacting the TDLR Cosmetology License Renewal Unit. A similar method is followed by TDLR for this per-application assessment and a Criminal History Evaluation Letter for further information.

  • People whose licenses have expired in Texas are not allowed to practice the profession; therefore, they can renew their licenses online.

  • If your license has expired for less than 90 days, you can renew it by paying the department an additional fee of 1-1/2 times the usual renewal amount.

  • It's possible to renew a license that has been expired for more than 90 days, but less than 18 months, by paying the department a renewal charge that is two times the usual renewal amount.

Conclusion

As soon as your license expires, you must reapply and take the relevant examinations in Texas to renew your cosmetology license. Fill out the Expired Cosmetology License Application (PDF) on the appropriate website.

Location: TDLR Cosmetology License Renewal 2929 Allen Pkwy Suite 200, Houston, TX 77002