Barber in Texas

TX Dept. of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR)

Texas administers the barber exam through PSI for the Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR). The written test is 85 scored items in 90 minutes, closed book, with 70% correct to pass. As with its other beauty exams, Texas offers strong language access: the official bulletin confirms the written exam is offered in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese at no extra cost. A Class A Barber license needs 1,000 training hours (a $50 TDLR application fee plus the PSI exam fee) and a practical exam. Fail and you wait 24 hours before rescheduling.

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Practice questions (this site): 452
Testing agency: PSI
Real written-test languages: English · Spanish · Vietnamese · Korean · Chinese
To pass: 85 scored items, 90 min, 70% correct to pass (closed book)
Fee: TDLR application $50 (non-refundable) + PSI exam fee
Retake policy: Must wait 24 hours after a failed attempt before rescheduling
Training hours: 1,000 hours (Class A barber)
Exam structure: Written exam + practical exam

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🗓️ Last updated: 2026-07-03

📄 Based on: PSI TDLR Barber License Examination CIB (bulletin 701) + tdlr.texas.gov, checked 2026-07-03

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Shampooer / Salon Assistant

Shampooing/hair/scalp work overlaps duties performed by licensed barbers; barber is a related licensed next path, not a universally automatic progression.

Requirements vary by state and locality. Check the authority for where you plan to work.

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Why this is linked: Shampooer / Salon Assistant

Shampooing/hair/scalp work overlaps duties performed by licensed barbers; barber is a related licensed next path, not a universally automatic progression.

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Reviewed 2026-08-17

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