Current Requirements

Effective September 1, 2025 · TDLR Provider #2415

Current Texas Requirements

Texas barbering and cosmetology continuing education now includes one hour of Sanitation and one hour of Human Trafficking Prevention.

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What Is Required?

Your total required hours depend on how long you have held your Texas license. Both options include the two required subjects.

Licensed Less Than 15 Years

Four-Hour CE Requirement

4 Hours
  • 1 hour Sanitation Required CE subject
  • 1 hour Human Trafficking Prevention Required CE subject
  • 2 hours Additional Approved Topics Profession-related subjects allowed by TDLR
Licensed 15 Years or More

Two-Hour CE Requirement

2 Hours
  • 1 hour Sanitation Required CE subject
  • 1 hour Human Trafficking Prevention Required CE subject
The 15-year allowance reduces the total CE requirement to two hours, but both required subjects must still be completed.

Review the TDLR Requirements

Visit the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation website for official licensing and continuing education information.

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We’ve Got You Covered

Our online continuing education courses are aligned with current TDLR requirements and designed to make renewal straightforward.

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  • Required subjects included Sanitation and Human Trafficking Prevention are included.

  • Learn from any device Complete your course on a phone, tablet, or computer.

  • Immediate certificate Download your certificate as soon as you finish.

  • Dependable TDLR reporting We report completed hours within one business day.