TDLR Esthetician License Renewal: CE Hours, Fees & Deadlines
Renewing a Texas esthetician license is easier when the CE hours, TDLR reporting rules, renewal fees, and expiration deadlines are handled in the right order.
Quick Answer
Most Texas estheticians need 4 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education every two years before renewal. Long-term license holders with at least 15 years may qualify for a reduced 2-hour CE requirement. The renewal is submitted through TDLR, and the current on-time practitioner renewal fee is $50.
What Texas estheticians need before renewing
A Texas esthetician should complete the required CE, confirm that the CE provider reports completion, check the license expiration date, update contact details, and pay the correct TDLR renewal fee.
The license holder should also confirm that the correct individual practitioner license is being renewed. An esthetician license is separate from a salon, spa, booth rental, or establishment license.
| Renewal Item | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| CE completed | Required hours should be finished before submitting renewal. |
| Provider reporting | The CE provider reports completed hours to TDLR. |
| License status checked | Status determines whether on-time or late fees apply. |
| Contact info updated | Current records help prevent missed notices or renewal issues. |
| Renewal fee paid | Payment finalizes the renewal application with TDLR. |
Most estheticians need 4 CE hours every two years
Most Texas estheticians must complete 4 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education before renewing. The CE requirement includes sanitation, human trafficking awareness, and approved barbering or cosmetology-related topics.
Sanitation
One hour focused on sanitation, cleanliness, infection control, and safe service practices.
Human Trafficking
One hour of required awareness training included in the Texas renewal path.
Approved Topics
Two additional hours of approved barbering or cosmetology-related continuing education.
Reduced Path
Some license holders with at least 15 years may qualify for a 2-hour CE requirement.
Renewing late costs more
The current Texas barbering and cosmetology practitioner renewal fee is $50 for an on-time renewal. Late renewals are more expensive, and licenses expired for more than three years generally cannot be renewed.
| License Status | Practitioner Renewal Fee |
|---|---|
| On-time renewal | $50 |
| Expired less than 18 months | $75 |
| Expired 18 months to 3 years | $100 |
| Expired more than 3 years | Generally cannot be renewed |
Use a safer renewal timeline
How to renew a Texas esthetician license through TDLR
The best renewal sequence is simple: complete CE first, confirm reporting, then submit the online renewal through TDLR before the license expires.
Texas esthetician renewal questions
These answers cover the most common CE, reporting, fee, and deadline issues for TDLR esthetician license renewal.
How often does a Texas esthetician license renew?
A Texas esthetician license renews every two years based on the license holder’s individual expiration date.
How many CE hours are required for TDLR esthetician license renewal?
Most Texas estheticians need 4 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education. The required topics include sanitation, human trafficking awareness, and approved barbering or cosmetology-related topics.
Can a Texas esthetician take continuing education online?
Yes. Texas estheticians may complete approved continuing education online as long as the provider and course meet TDLR requirements.
Who reports CE hours to TDLR?
The CE provider reports completed hours to TDLR. The license holder should still keep a copy of the completion confirmation or certificate.
How much does TDLR esthetician license renewal cost?
The current on-time practitioner renewal fee is $50. Late renewals cost more depending on how long the license has been expired.
Can an expired esthetician license be renewed?
It depends on how long the license has been expired. Licenses expired for less than three years may have renewal options with higher fees. Licenses expired for more than three years generally cannot be renewed.
Complete your Texas esthetician CE online before your license expires
Stay on track for TDLR renewal with an online continuing education course built for Texas cosmetology professionals. Complete the required CE, keep proof of completion, and renew through TDLR before the deadline.