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Texas Esthetician License Requirements

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https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/Retrieved 2026-09-03

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Complete the program hours prescribed by rule 83.21. After the school reports the hours, allow 24–48 hours for TDLR to generate exam eligibility and send it to PSI; PSI then emails registration and scheduling instructions.

Sourcehttps://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/examinations/Retrieved 2026-09-03

Endorsement or reciprocity

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An applicant holding a current license from another U.S. state may qualify for a Texas esthetician license by equivalence using the out-of-state credential as proof of training and experience.

Sourcehttps://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/out-of-state/Retrieved 2026-09-04

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