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font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vw, 2rem); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 8px; }\n.ce-cta-band p { font-family: var(--font); color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size: .95rem; margin: 0 0 24px; }\n.ce-cta-band a {\n  display: inline-block; background: #fff; color: var(--brand);\n  font-family: var(--font); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800;\n  padding: 14px 38px; border-radius: 99px; text-decoration: none;\n  transition: opacity .2s, transform .15s;\n}\n.ce-cta-band a:hover { opacity: .92; transform: translateY(-1px); color: var(--brand); }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"ce-page-wrap\">\n\n<article class=\"ce-article\">\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 HERO WITH H1 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"ce-hero ce-reveal\">\n    <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/texas-barber-license-renewal-hero.png\" alt=\"Texas barber license renewal CE requirements\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"1368\" height=\"768\">\n    <div class=\"ce-hero-overlay\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ce-hero-content\">\n      <span class=\"ce-hero-eyebrow\">License Renewal \u00b7 2026<\/span>\n      <h1>Essential Guide to Texas Barber License Renewal 2026<\/h1>\n      <div class=\"ce-hero-meta\">\n        <span>Texas Cosmetology Renewal<\/span>\n        <span>Updated May 2026<\/span>\n        <span>9 min read<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 INTRO \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <p class=\"ce-intro ce-reveal\">\n    This guide covers everything you need to know about <strong>Texas barber license renewal<\/strong> \u2014 CE requirements, fees, deadlines, and the step-by-step process for 2026.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 QUICK ANSWER \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"ce-qa ce-reveal\">\n    <p class=\"ce-qa-label\">Quick Answer<\/p>\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>What:<\/strong> Renew your Texas Class A barber license every 2 years with TDLR-approved continuing education.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $50 on time \/ $75 late (under 90 days) \/ $100 late (90 days\u20133 years)<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Time:<\/strong> CE takes 2\u20134 hours online; renewal form takes about 10 minutes<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Action:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/checkout\/?add-to-cart=1818\">Complete your CE online now \u2192<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 TABLE OF CONTENTS \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <nav class=\"ce-toc ce-reveal\" aria-label=\"Article contents\">\n    <p class=\"ce-toc-label\">In This Article<\/p>\n    <ol>\n      <li><a href=\"#key-facts\">Key Facts at a Glance<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#what-is-class-a-barber\">What Is a Class A Barber License?<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#scope-of-practice\">Scope of Practice: What Barbers Can Do in Texas<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#ce-requirements\">CE Requirements for Barber License Renewal<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#dual-license\">Dual License Holders: Barber + Cosmetology<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#renewal-steps\">Step-by-Step: How to Renew Your Barber License<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#late-fees\">Late Renewal Fees and Expired License Rules<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#lawful-presence\">New 2026 Lawful Presence Requirement<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n  <\/nav>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 KEY FACTS TABLE \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <span class=\"ce-anchor\" id=\"key-facts\"><\/span>\n  <section class=\"ce-section ce-reveal\">\n    <h2 class=\"ce-h2\">Key Facts at a Glance<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"ce-table-wrap\">\n      <table class=\"ce-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th>Detail<\/th><th>Info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td>License Type<\/td><td>Class A Barber License<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Issuing Agency<\/td><td>Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Renewal Frequency<\/td><td>Every 2 years<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>CE Hours (licensed &lt; 15 years)<\/td><td>4 hours<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>CE Hours (licensed 15+ years)<\/td><td>2 hours<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>On-Time Renewal Fee<\/td><td>$50<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Late Fee (\u2264 90 days expired)<\/td><td>$75<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Late Fee (91 days \u2013 18 months)<\/td><td>$100<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Late Fee (18 months \u2013 3 years)<\/td><td>$100 + executive director approval<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Expired 3+ years<\/td><td>Must re-apply and re-test<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Where to Renew<\/td><td>TDLR Online Services portal<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 WHAT IS A CLASS A BARBER LICENSE \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <span class=\"ce-anchor\" id=\"what-is-class-a-barber\"><\/span>\n  <section class=\"ce-section ce-reveal\">\n    <h2 class=\"ce-h2\">What Is a Class A Barber License?<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">A <strong>Class A Barber license<\/strong> is the standard professional barber credential issued by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdlr.texas.gov\/\" class=\"ce-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TDLR<\/a>. It qualifies you to perform hair, shaving, and beard services for compensation in Texas.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">Barbers and cosmetologists operate under the same TDLR umbrella and follow nearly identical renewal rules \u2014 including the same CE structure, the same fee schedule, and the same lawful presence requirement. Most online guides focus entirely on cosmetologists, leaving barbers without clear, current information. This guide fixes that.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 SCOPE OF PRACTICE \u2014 two-column, IMG2 right \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <span class=\"ce-anchor\" id=\"scope-of-practice\"><\/span>\n  <div class=\"ce-cols ce-reveal\">\n    <div class=\"ce-col-body\">\n      <h2 class=\"ce-h2\">Scope of Practice: What Barbers Can Do in Texas<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\">Your Class A Barber license covers more than most people realize. Under Texas law, a licensed barber can perform:<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\"><strong>Hair services:<\/strong><\/p>\n      <ul class=\"ce-ul\">\n        <li>Haircuts, trims, and styling<\/li>\n        <li>Hair coloring and chemical services (relaxers, perms)<\/li>\n        <li>Shampoo and conditioning treatments<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\"><strong>Shaving and facial hair services:<\/strong><\/p>\n      <ul class=\"ce-ul\">\n        <li>Straight-razor shaving of the face and neck<\/li>\n        <li>Mustache and beard trimming and shaping<\/li>\n        <li>Eyebrow trimming (on male clients)<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\"><strong>Cosmetology crossover:<\/strong><\/p>\n      <ul class=\"ce-ul\">\n        <li>Barbers in Texas are authorized to perform cosmetology services as well, including services that would otherwise require a cosmetology operator license<\/li>\n        <li>This is one reason many professionals hold both licenses \u2014 it maximizes the services they can legally offer<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\">If you only hold a barber license, you are still limited to the scope outlined above. Holding an active cosmetology license in addition to your barber license gives you the broadest legal service menu. See the <a href=\"#dual-license\" class=\"ce-link\">dual license section below<\/a> for more on that.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <figure class=\"ce-col-img\">\n      <div class=\"ce-img-border\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/texas-barber-ce-requirements-renewal.png\" alt=\"Texas barber license renewal CE requirements\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1368\" height=\"768\">\n      <\/div>\n      <figcaption>Texas barber CE requirements overview \u2014 updated September 2025.<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 CE REQUIREMENTS \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <span class=\"ce-anchor\" id=\"ce-requirements\"><\/span>\n  <section class=\"ce-section ce-reveal\">\n    <h2 class=\"ce-h2\">CE Requirements for Barber License Renewal<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/articles\/tdlr-continuing-education-what-every-texas-cosmetology-licensee-must-know\/\">TDLR updated the CE structure<\/a> on <strong>September 1, 2025<\/strong>. The new rules apply to all active barber licenses, not just new renewals.<\/p>\n\n    <h3 class=\"ce-h3\">If You've Been Licensed Less Than 15 Years<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">You need <strong>4 hours of CE<\/strong> each renewal cycle, broken down as:<\/p>\n    <ul class=\"ce-ul\">\n      <li><strong>1 hour<\/strong> \u2014 Sanitation and disinfection practices<\/li>\n      <li><strong>1 hour<\/strong> \u2014 Human trafficking awareness<\/li>\n      <li><strong>2 hours<\/strong> \u2014 Elective cosmetology-related topics<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <h3 class=\"ce-h3\">If You've Been Licensed 15 or More Years<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">You need <strong>2 hours of CE<\/strong>, which covers:<\/p>\n    <ul class=\"ce-ul\">\n      <li><strong>1 hour<\/strong> \u2014 Sanitation and disinfection practices<\/li>\n      <li><strong>1 hour<\/strong> \u2014 Human trafficking awareness<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">The elective hours are waived once you hit the 15-year mark. <strong>Your 15-year clock starts from the original issue date of your barber license<\/strong>, not the most recent renewal date.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"ce-note\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Note:<\/strong> The CE requirements for barbers are identical to those for cosmetologists, estheticians, and other TDLR-licensed professionals. Same hours, same topics, same structure. See our full breakdown of <a href=\"\/articles\/tdlr-cosmetology-ce-requirements-2026\/\" class=\"ce-link\">CE requirements for Texas licensees<\/a>.<\/div>\n\n    <h3 class=\"ce-h3\">TDLR-Approved CE Providers<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">Your CE must come from a TDLR-approved provider. Our course at <a href=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/checkout\/?add-to-cart=1818\" class=\"ce-link\">texascosmetologyrenewal.com<\/a> is TDLR-approved and covers all required hours \u2014 sanitation, human trafficking, and electives \u2014 in one online course you can complete at your own pace.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/checkout\/?add-to-cart=1818\" class=\"ce-link\"><strong>Complete your CE online today \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 DUAL LICENSE \u2014 two-column, IMG3 left \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <span class=\"ce-anchor\" id=\"dual-license\"><\/span>\n  <div class=\"ce-cols img-left ce-reveal\">\n    <figure class=\"ce-col-img\">\n      <div class=\"ce-img-border\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/texas-barber-cosmetology-dual-license.jpg\" alt=\"Texas barber cosmetology dual license renewal\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\">\n      <\/div>\n      <figcaption>Dual license holders can satisfy CE for both licenses with one approved course.<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n    <div class=\"ce-col-body\">\n      <h2 class=\"ce-h2\">Dual License Holders: Barber + Cosmetology<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\">This section covers a nuance that most renewal guides completely skip. <strong>If you hold both a barber license and a cosmetology operator license, CE completed for one license satisfies the CE requirement for both.<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\">You do not need to take separate courses. One approved CE course, one renewal cycle \u2014 both licenses covered.<\/p>\n\n      <h3 class=\"ce-h3\">The 15-Year Rule With Two Licenses<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\">Here is where it gets specific. The 2-hour (reduced) CE requirement kicks in when <strong>that individual license<\/strong> has been held for 15 or more years.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\">What this means in practice:<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"ce-ul\">\n        <li>If your barber license is 16 years old and your cosmetology license is 8 years old, you qualify for the reduced 2-hour CE on your barber license \u2014 but <strong>not<\/strong> on your cosmetology license.<\/li>\n        <li>Since CE for one covers both, you take the higher requirement: <strong>4 hours<\/strong> until your cosmetology license also hits 15 years.<\/li>\n        <li>Once both licenses are 15+ years old, you drop to 2 hours for both.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\"><strong>The rule of thumb: take CE based on whichever license has fewer years, and that single course covers everything.<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\">This is one of the most overlooked details in Texas barber and cosmetology law. For a full breakdown of how dual licenses work together, see our <a href=\"\/articles\/texas-cosmetology-license-renewal-requirements\/\" class=\"ce-link\">Texas cosmetology license renewal requirements guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"ce-note\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Coming soon:<\/strong> We're publishing a dedicated guide to holding both a barber and cosmetology license in Texas \u2014 covering dual licensing benefits, scope of practice overlap, and renewal strategy. Check back soon.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 STEP-BY-STEP RENEWAL \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <span class=\"ce-anchor\" id=\"renewal-steps\"><\/span>\n  <section class=\"ce-section ce-reveal\">\n    <h2 class=\"ce-h2\">Step-by-Step: How to Renew Your Barber License<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">The Texas barber license renewal process is done entirely online. Here's the full process:<\/p>\n    <div class=\"ce-steps\">\n      <div class=\"ce-step\">\n        <div class=\"ce-step-n\">1<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ce-step-b\"><strong>Check Your Expiration Date<\/strong>Look up your license at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdlr.texas.gov\/LicenseSearch\/\" class=\"ce-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TDLR license lookup tool<\/a>. Know your expiration date before you do anything else.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ce-step\">\n        <div class=\"ce-step-n\">2<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ce-step-b\"><strong>Complete Your CE Hours<\/strong>Finish the required hours (2 or 4, depending on your years of licensure) with a TDLR-approved provider. <a href=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/checkout\/?add-to-cart=1818\" class=\"ce-link\">Start your CE course \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ce-step\">\n        <div class=\"ce-step-n\">3<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ce-step-b\"><strong>Log In to TDLR Online Services<\/strong>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdlr.texas.gov\/tools\/\" class=\"ce-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TDLR Online Services portal<\/a> and log in with your account credentials.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ce-step\">\n        <div class=\"ce-step-n\">4<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ce-step-b\"><strong>Enter Your CE Completion Information<\/strong>TDLR-approved providers report CE completions directly to TDLR. You will confirm the hours are on file as part of the renewal form.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ce-step\">\n        <div class=\"ce-step-n\">5<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ce-step-b\"><strong>Pay the $50 Renewal Fee<\/strong>Pay by credit card or electronic check through the TDLR portal.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ce-step\">\n        <div class=\"ce-step-n\">6<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ce-step-b\"><strong>Download Your Updated License<\/strong>Your renewed license is available immediately in the portal. Print it or save it digitally \u2014 you're done.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">For a deeper walkthrough of the TDLR renewal portal itself, we're working on a Texas cosmetology license renewal process guide. Check back soon!<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 LATE FEES \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <span class=\"ce-anchor\" id=\"late-fees\"><\/span>\n  <section class=\"ce-section ce-reveal\">\n    <h2 class=\"ce-h2\">Late Renewal Fees and Expired License Rules<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">Missing your renewal date doesn't mean you've lost your license \u2014 but the fees go up fast.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"ce-table-wrap\">\n      <table class=\"ce-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th>Status<\/th><th>Fee<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td>On time<\/td><td>$50<\/td><td>Standard renewal<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Expired 1\u201390 days<\/td><td>$75<\/td><td>1.5x the standard fee<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Expired 91 days \u2013 18 months<\/td><td>$100<\/td><td>2x the standard fee<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Expired 18 months \u2013 3 years<\/td><td>$100 + approval<\/td><td>Requires executive director approval<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Expired 3+ years<\/td><td>Cannot renew<\/td><td>Must re-apply and re-test; $50 application fee<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ce-warn\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Important:<\/strong> If your license has been expired for 3 or more years, TDLR will not accept a renewal application. You must start over as a new applicant \u2014 which means reapplying, paying the $50 application fee, and passing the required exams again.<\/div>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\"><strong>Do not practice while your license is expired.<\/strong> Operating without a valid license is a <a href=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/articles\/texas-cosmetology-license-expired-what-to-do\/\">violation of Texas law and can result in fines and disciplinary action<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 LAWFUL PRESENCE \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <span class=\"ce-anchor\" id=\"lawful-presence\"><\/span>\n  <section class=\"ce-section ce-reveal\">\n    <h2 class=\"ce-h2\">New 2026 Lawful Presence Requirement<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">Starting <strong>May 1, 2026<\/strong>, TDLR requires all applicants and renewing licensees to provide documentation of lawful presence in the United States.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">TDLR adopted this rule on March 24, 2026, under the authority of <a href=\"https:\/\/uscode.house.gov\/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1621&amp;num=0&amp;edition=prelim\" class=\"ce-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1621<\/a>. It applies to every TDLR-regulated license \u2014 including your Class A Barber license.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\"><strong>What this means for your renewal:<\/strong><\/p>\n    <ul class=\"ce-ul\">\n      <li>You will need to submit documentation proving lawful presence<\/li>\n      <li>Applications submitted without sufficient documentation will remain pending until it's provided<\/li>\n      <li>Failure to provide documentation may result in denial<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\"><strong>Who can still qualify:<\/strong><br>\n    You do not need to be a U.S. citizen. Acceptable documentation includes green cards, immigrant visas, refugee travel documents, and other qualifying immigration documents. TDLR will publish the full acceptable documents list on their website.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\"><strong>Renewing without a Social Security number:<\/strong><br>\n    If you don't have an SSN, you must renew <strong>by mail<\/strong> and include your lawful presence documentation with the mailed application. Online renewal is not available in that case.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">This requirement affects an estimated 18,000 current license holders across all TDLR-regulated professions statewide.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 FAQ \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <span class=\"ce-anchor\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>\n  <section class=\"ce-section ce-reveal\">\n    <h2 class=\"ce-h2\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n    <details class=\"ce-faq\">\n      <summary>How many CE hours do I need to renew my Texas barber license?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ce-faq-body\"><p>It depends on how long you've been licensed. If you've held your Class A Barber license for fewer than 15 years, you need 4 hours of CE: 1 hour of sanitation, 1 hour of human trafficking awareness, and 2 elective hours. If you've been licensed for 15 or more years, you need only 2 hours \u2014 1 hour of sanitation and 1 hour of human trafficking awareness. These requirements took effect September 1, 2025.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"ce-faq\">\n      <summary>How much does it cost to renew a Texas barber license?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ce-faq-body\"><p>The on-time renewal fee is $50. If your license has been expired for 90 days or less, the fee is $75. If it's been expired between 91 days and 18 months, the fee is $100. Between 18 months and 3 years, you'll pay $100 and need executive director approval to renew. If your license has been expired for 3 or more years, you cannot renew \u2014 you must re-apply and re-test.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"ce-faq\">\n      <summary>If I hold both a barber license and a cosmetology license, do I need separate CE for each?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ce-faq-body\"><p>No. CE completed for one TDLR license satisfies the requirement for all other TDLR licenses you hold. You only need to complete one course per renewal cycle, and it counts for both your barber license and your cosmetology license. However, the number of hours required is determined by whichever license has been held for fewer years \u2014 so if one license hasn't yet hit 15 years, you take the full 4 hours, which then covers both.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"ce-faq\">\n      <summary>Can Texas barbers perform cosmetology services?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ce-faq-body\"><p>Yes. A Class A Barber license in Texas authorizes barbers to perform cosmetology services in addition to traditional barbering services like haircuts, shaving, and beard styling. This includes hair coloring, chemical services, and other treatments. Many barbers also pursue a cosmetology operator license to maximize their legal service menu and clientele.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"ce-faq\">\n      <summary>What happens if I practice barbering with an expired license in Texas?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ce-faq-body\"><p>Practicing with an expired license is a violation of Texas law. TDLR can issue fines and take disciplinary action against you. If your license has been expired for 3 or more years, you cannot renew it at all \u2014 you must re-apply, pay the application fee again, and pass the required exams. Renew before or immediately after expiration to avoid these consequences.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"ce-faq\">\n      <summary>What is the new 2026 lawful presence requirement for Texas barber license renewal?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ce-faq-body\"><p>Starting May 1, 2026, TDLR requires all renewing licensees \u2014 including barbers \u2014 to provide documentation proving lawful presence in the United States. This applies to both initial applications and renewals. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen; green cards, immigrant visas, refugee documents, and other qualifying immigration documents are accepted. If you don't have a Social Security number, you must renew by mail and include your documentation with the application.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 SOURCES \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <p class=\"ce-sources\">\n    <em>Information on this page reflects TDLR rules effective as of 2026, including the September 1, 2025 CE requirement changes and the May 1, 2026 lawful presence rule. Always verify current requirements at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdlr.texas.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tdlr.texas.gov<\/a>.<\/em>\n  <\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 FULL-BLEED CTA BAND \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"ce-cta-band\">\n  <h2>Ready to Renew Your License?<\/h2>\n  <p>Our TDLR-approved course covers all required CE hours:<br>Sanitation \u2022 Human Trafficking Prevention \u2022 Electives \u2022 Instant Certificate<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/checkout\/?add-to-cart=1818\">Start Your CE Course Now \u2192<\/a>\n  <p style=\"font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);margin:12px 0 0;\"><em>Instant access \u00b7 100% online \u00b7 No hidden fees<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/.ce-page-wrap -->\n\n<script>\n(function(){\n  \/* Reading progress bar *\/\n  var p = document.createElement('div');\n  p.className = 'ce-progress';\n  document.body.appendChild(p);\n  window.addEventListener('scroll', function(){\n    var d = document.documentElement;\n    var s = d.scrollTop || document.body.scrollTop;\n    var t = d.scrollHeight - d.clientHeight;\n    p.style.width = (t > 0 ? 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