Definitions
License Requirements
Inspections
Health and Safety Definitions
Curriculum
standards
100

Act 

Texas Occupations Code 

100

Operator license 

1,000 hours

100

As a result of complaint 

Cosmetology establishments shall be inspected periodically or….

100

Chlorine Bleach Solutions 

A chemical used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and non- porous surfaces; solution should be mixed fresh at least once per day

100

   Hair care

   800 hours

200

Beauty Culture School

A cosmetology School, public or private that is subject to regulation under the Act

200

Esthetician 

750 hours

200

Beauty Salon 

Once every 4 years 

200

Low level disinfection

Add two teaspoons household (5.25%) bleach to one gallon water. Soak 10 minutes minimum

200

   Nail care

100 hours

300

Board 

The advisory board on cosmetology 

300

Manicurist 

600 hours

300

Beauty School

Twice a year
300

High level disinfection

Add one-third (1/3) cup household (5.25%) bleach to one gallon water. Soak 20 minutes minimum.

300

   Skin care

  100 hours

400

Department 

The Texas department of licensing and regulation

400

Eyelash Extension Specialty 

320 hours 

400
Specialty Shops 

Once very 2 years 

400

Blood and body fluid cleanup and disinfection

Add one and three-quarters (1 3/4) cups household (5.25%) bleach to one gallon water. Also referred to as a 10% bleach solution.

400

Hair weaving

150 hours

500

Digitally pre arranged remote service 

A barbering or cosmetology service performed for compensation by a person holding a license prearranged through a digital network and performed at a location other than a place of business that is licensed. 

500

Hair Weaving Specialty 

300 hours

500

Out of compliance will result in 

Re-inspection 

500

Clean or cleansing

Washing with liquid soap and water, detergent, antiseptics, or other adequate methods to remove all visible debris or residue. Cleansing is not disinfection

500

Wigs

300 hours