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Late Licenses \u00b7 2026<\/span>\n      <h1>Never Risk Your Texas Esthetician License Renewal Again<\/h1>\n      <div class=\"ce-hero-meta\">\n        <span>Texas Cosmetology Renewal<\/span>\n        <span>Updated May 2026<\/span>\n        <span>10 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    If you're searching for <strong>how to renew an expired Texas esthetician license<\/strong>, you're in the right place \u2014 and the good news is that most expired licenses <em>can<\/em> be reinstated. Your exact steps depend on how long your license has been expired, so the first thing you need to do is <strong>check your expiration date in the TDLR portal<\/strong> and identify which window you fall into. Once you know your window, the path is clear. Here's everything you need to get your Texas esthetician license back and get back to work legally in 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> Reinstate your expired Texas esthetician license through TDLR \u2014 fees and process depend on how long you've been expired.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Who:<\/strong> Any Texas-licensed esthetician whose TDLR license has lapsed past its expiration date.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Key fact:<\/strong> CE hours are required in every expiration window. Licenses expired 3+ years cannot be renewed \u2014 you must re-apply.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Action:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/checkout\/?add-to-cart=1818\">Complete your CE hours 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=\"#why-acting-fast\">Why Acting Fast Matters<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#expiration-window\">Check Your Expiration Window First<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#ce-hours\">Complete Your CE Hours<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#step-by-step\">Step-by-Step Reinstatement Guide<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#key-facts\">Key Facts at a Glance<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#clients-while-expired\">What Happens to Your Clients<\/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>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td>License Type<\/td><td>Esthetician (individual practitioner)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Renewal Cycle<\/td><td>Every 2 years via TDLR portal<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>On-Time Renewal Fee<\/td><td>$50<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Late Fee \u2014 Expired \u226490 Days<\/td><td>$75<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Late Fee \u2014 Expired 91 Days\u201318 Months<\/td><td>$100<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Late Fee \u2014 Expired 18 Months\u20133 Years<\/td><td>$100 + Executive Director approval<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Expired 3+ Years<\/td><td>Cannot renew \u2014 must re-apply ($50 + exam)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>CE Requirement (Under 15 Years)<\/td><td>4 hours (sanitation + human trafficking + 2 elective)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>CE Requirement (15+ Years Licensed)<\/td><td>2 hours (sanitation + human trafficking)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>2026 New Requirement<\/td><td>Lawful presence documentation (effective May 1, 2026)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>TDLR Customer Service<\/td><td>(800) 803-9202<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Renewal Portal<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/tdlr.texas.gov\/tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ce-link\">tdlr.texas.gov\/tools\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 SECTION: WHY ACTING FAST \u2014 two-column (text left, IMG2 right) \u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <span class=\"ce-anchor\" id=\"why-acting-fast\"><\/span>\n  <div class=\"ce-cols ce-reveal\">\n    <div class=\"ce-col-body\">\n      <h2 class=\"ce-h2\">Why Acting Fast Matters<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\">The moment your Texas esthetician license expires, you are <a href=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/articles\/texas-cosmetology-license-expired-what-to-do\/\">no longer legally permitted to perform esthetician services<\/a>. <strong>Practicing with an expired license is a violation of the Texas Occupations Code<\/strong>, and TDLR actively enforces it. If you're caught working with an expired license, you risk administrative penalties, fines, and a disciplinary mark on your record. The salon employing you could also face enforcement action.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\">Furthermore, the longer you wait, the more expensive reinstatement becomes. A $50 on-time renewal can turn into a $100 renewal requiring executive director approval if you wait just a few months too long. Acting quickly protects both your income and your professional record.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"ce-warn\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> Not receiving a renewal reminder from TDLR does <em>not<\/em> excuse you from renewing on time or from late fees. You are responsible for tracking your expiration date.<\/div>\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\/05\/renew-expired-texas-esthetician-license-expiration-window-768x1020.png\" alt=\"Calendar and planning materials for checking Texas esthetician license expiration date\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\">\n      <\/div>\n      <figcaption>Check your expiration date in the TDLR portal before taking any other steps.<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 SECTION: EXPIRATION WINDOW \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\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=\"expiration-window\"><\/span>\n  <section class=\"ce-section ce-reveal\">\n    <h2 class=\"ce-h2\">Check Your Expiration Window First<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">Before you complete CE or submit anything, <strong>log in to the TDLR portal at <a href=\"https:\/\/tdlr.texas.gov\/tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ce-link\">tdlr.texas.gov\/tools\/<\/a><\/strong> and confirm exactly when your license expired. Your expiration date determines your fee, your process, and whether you can renew at all.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">Here are the four windows that govern expired esthetician license reinstatement in Texas:<\/p>\n\n    <h3 class=\"ce-h3\">Window 1: Expired 90 Days or Less<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">This is the simplest path. You can renew online through the TDLR portal just like a regular renewal \u2014 the only difference is the late fee. Complete your CE first, verify your hours are posted in the TDLR system, then log in and pay the <strong>$75 late fee<\/strong>. Your license reinstates immediately after payment.<\/p>\n\n    <h3 class=\"ce-h3\">Window 2: Expired 91 Days to 18 Months<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">You can still renew online or by mail, but the late fee increases to <strong>$100<\/strong>. The process is otherwise the same: complete CE, confirm hours are posted, submit your renewal application, and pay. Your license reinstates upon processing. You cannot practice until the renewal is complete, so submit promptly.<\/p>\n\n    <h3 class=\"ce-h3\">Window 3: Expired 18 Months to 3 Years<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">This is where the process gets more involved. You still owe the <strong>$100 renewal fee<\/strong> and must complete CE, but you also need <strong>approval from the TDLR Executive Director<\/strong> before your renewal can be processed. Download the Request to Executive Director for Expired License Renewal Form from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdlr.texas.gov\/barbering-and-cosmetology\/individuals\/forms.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ce-link\">TDLR forms page<\/a>, complete it, and submit it along with your renewal application. Call TDLR at (800) 803-9202 to confirm submission requirements and expected processing timelines. Approval is not automatic \u2014 plan for a longer wait.<\/p>\n\n    <h3 class=\"ce-h3\">Window 4: Expired More Than 3 Years<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">If your Texas esthetician license has been expired for more than 3 years, <strong>you cannot renew it<\/strong>. You must start over: submit a new license application, pay the $50 application fee, and meet current TDLR requirements \u2014 which includes passing the written and practical licensing exams again. Contact TDLR at (800) 803-9202 to confirm the current requirements before starting.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"ce-warn\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> Operating as an esthetician with an expired Texas license can result in fines, disciplinary action, and a permanent enforcement record. Do not provide services until your license is confirmed active.<\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 SECTION: CE HOURS \u2014 two-column (IMG3 left, text right) \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <span class=\"ce-anchor\" id=\"ce-hours\"><\/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\/05\/renew-expired-texas-esthetician-license-ce-hours-768x1020.png\" alt=\"Texas esthetician completing online continuing education hours to reinstate expired license\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\">\n      <\/div>\n      <figcaption>CE hours must be on file with TDLR before your renewal application can be processed.<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n    <div class=\"ce-col-body\">\n      <h2 class=\"ce-h2\">Complete Your CE Hours \u2014 Required in Every Window<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\">Regardless of which expiration window you fall into, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/articles\/texas-esthetician-continuing-education\/\">CE hours must be on file with TDLR before your renewal can be processed<\/a><\/strong>. This applies to expired renewals just as much as on-time ones. You cannot skip CE and simply pay the late fee.<\/p>\n\n      <h3 class=\"ce-h3\">Under 15 Years Licensed: 4 Hours Required<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\">You need 4 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education, covering:<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"ce-ul\">\n        <li>1 hour of sanitation<\/li>\n        <li>1 hour of human trafficking awareness<\/li>\n        <li>2 elective hours<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <h3 class=\"ce-h3\">15 or More Years Licensed: 2 Hours Required<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\">If you've held your Texas esthetician license for 15 or more years, you only need:<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"ce-ul\">\n        <li>1 hour of sanitation<\/li>\n        <li>1 hour of human trafficking awareness<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <h3 class=\"ce-h3\">Verifying Your CE Hours in the TDLR System<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"ce-p\">Your course provider is required to report your completion to TDLR within 7 days. After that window, log in to the TDLR portal and review your CE record. If hours aren't showing after 7 days, contact your provider first \u2014 they're responsible for submission. If the issue persists, call TDLR at (800) 803-9202.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"ce-note\"><strong>Note on Multi-License Holders:<\/strong> If you hold multiple TDLR cosmetology licenses \u2014 for example, an esthetician license and a manicurist license \u2014 completing CE for one satisfies the requirement for all your licenses simultaneously. You only need one set of CE hours, not one per license.<\/div>\n\n      <p class=\"ce-p\">For a complete breakdown of CE topics, the 15-year rule, and how to audit-proof your record, see our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/articles\/tdlr-cosmetology-ce-requirements-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ce-link\">TDLR Cosmetology CE Requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 SECTION: STEP-BY-STEP \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\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=\"step-by-step\"><\/span>\n  <section class=\"ce-section ce-reveal\">\n    <h2 class=\"ce-h2\">Step-by-Step: How to Reinstate Your Expired Esthetician License<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">Once you've confirmed your expiration window and completed your CE, follow these steps in order. Skipping ahead \u2014 especially submitting before CE is posted \u2014 will delay your reinstatement.<\/p>\n\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>Confirm your CE hours are posted in TDLR<\/strong>Log in to the TDLR portal at <a href=\"https:\/\/tdlr.texas.gov\/tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ce-link\">tdlr.texas.gov\/tools\/<\/a> and verify that your CE hours appear in your record. Do not submit your renewal until they're posted. If missing after 7 days, contact your CE provider immediately.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ce-step\">\n        <div class=\"ce-step-n\">2<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ce-step-b\"><strong>Gather your renewal materials<\/strong>For Windows 1 and 2: you'll need your TDLR login credentials and a payment method. For Window 3: you also need the completed Request to Executive Director for Expired License Renewal Form, available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdlr.texas.gov\/barbering-and-cosmetology\/individuals\/forms.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ce-link\">TDLR forms page<\/a>.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ce-step\">\n        <div class=\"ce-step-n\">3<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ce-step-b\"><strong>Submit your renewal application<\/strong>Log in to the TDLR portal, select your esthetician license, and choose \"Renew.\" The system will show your CE status and calculate your late fee automatically. Pay by credit card or electronic check.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ce-step\">\n        <div class=\"ce-step-n\">4<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ce-step-b\"><strong>Account for the 2026 lawful presence requirement<\/strong>Starting May 1, 2026, all TDLR renewal applicants must provide documentation of lawful presence in the United States. U.S. citizens with a Social Security Number on file satisfy this automatically. Lawful noncitizens can qualify with a range of TDLR-accepted documents. If you don't have an SSN on file, you must renew by mail and include your documentation. \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/articles\/tdlr-lawful-presence-requirement-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ce-link\">See our full TDLR lawful presence requirement guide<\/a><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ce-step\">\n        <div class=\"ce-step-n\">5<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ce-step-b\"><strong>Wait for reinstatement confirmation<\/strong>For Windows 1 and 2, reinstatement is fast \u2014 often immediate for online renewals. For Window 3, expect a longer processing time due to executive director review. Do not return to work until you receive confirmation that your license is active.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ce-step\">\n        <div class=\"ce-step-n\">6<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ce-step-b\"><strong>Download and post your reinstated license<\/strong>Once renewed, download your license from the TDLR portal. Texas requires you to have your license available at your workstation while practicing. Save a backup copy for your records.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550 SECTION: CLIENTS WHILE EXPIRED \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\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=\"clients-while-expired\"><\/span>\n  <section class=\"ce-section ce-reveal\">\n    <h2 class=\"ce-h2\">What Happens to Your Clients While You're Expired?<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">Do not perform services while your license is expired \u2014 not even for existing clients, not even informally. TDLR enforces this rule without exceptions, and the consequences far outweigh any short-term income.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">The reinstatement process moves quickly once CE is complete. For most expired estheticians in Windows 1 and 2, the entire process from CE completion to active license takes less than 24 hours online. The best thing you can do for your clients is get reinstated fast and return fully compliant.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"ce-p\">For a full walkthrough of the standard esthetician license renewal process \u2014 including portal steps, the lawful presence requirement, and on-time renewal tips \u2014 see our complete guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/articles\/esthetician-license-renewal-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ce-link\">Texas esthetician license renewal<\/a>.<\/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    <h3 class=\"ce-h3\">Expiration Windows &amp; Fees<\/h3>\n\n    <details class=\"ce-faq\">\n      <summary>Can I renew my Texas esthetician license if it's been expired for 2 years?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ce-faq-body\"><p>Yes \u2014 but it requires executive director approval. Licenses expired between 18 months and 3 years can still be reinstated, but you must submit the Request to Executive Director for Expired License Renewal Form along with your application and the $100 fee. Call TDLR at (800) 803-9202 to confirm the process before submitting.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"ce-faq\">\n      <summary>What is the late fee for an expired Texas esthetician license?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ce-faq-body\"><p>The fee depends on how long your license has been expired. Expired 90 days or less: $75. Expired 91 days to 18 months: $100. Expired 18 months to 3 years: $100 plus executive director approval. Expired more than 3 years: you cannot renew \u2014 you must re-apply as a new applicant with a $50 application fee.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"ce-faq\">\n      <summary>My expired esthetician license has been lapsed for over 3 years. What do I do?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ce-faq-body\"><p>You cannot renew a Texas esthetician license that has been expired for more than 3 years. You must submit a new license application and pay the $50 application fee. You will also need to meet current TDLR licensing requirements, which may include retaking the written and practical exams. Contact TDLR at (800) 803-9202 to confirm current requirements before starting.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <h3 class=\"ce-h3\">CE Requirements<\/h3>\n\n    <details class=\"ce-faq\">\n      <summary>What CE hours do I need to renew an expired Texas esthetician license?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ce-faq-body\"><p>The same CE requirements apply whether your renewal is on time or late. If you've been licensed for under 15 years, you need 4 hours of TDLR-approved CE (sanitation, human trafficking awareness, and 2 elective hours). If you've been licensed 15 or more years, you need 2 hours (sanitation and human trafficking awareness). CE must be on file before TDLR will process your renewal.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"ce-faq\">\n      <summary>If I hold multiple Texas cosmetology licenses, do I need separate CE for each?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ce-faq-body\"><p>No. Completing CE for one TDLR cosmetology license satisfies the requirement for all other individual cosmetology licenses you hold simultaneously. You only need one set of CE hours per renewal cycle, even if you hold both an esthetician license and another cosmetology license like a manicurist or operator license.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <h3 class=\"ce-h3\">2026 Requirements &amp; Practicing While Expired<\/h3>\n\n    <details class=\"ce-faq\">\n      <summary>Does the 2026 lawful presence requirement apply to expired license renewals?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ce-faq-body\"><p>Yes. Any renewal processed on or after May 1, 2026 \u2014 including reinstatement of an expired license \u2014 requires proof of lawful presence in the United States. U.S. citizens typically satisfy this through their SSN already on file with TDLR. Lawful noncitizens may qualify with a range of acceptable immigration documents. If you don't have an SSN on file, you must renew by mail and include your documentation.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"ce-faq\">\n      <summary>Can I work as an esthetician in Texas while my license is expired?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ce-faq-body\"><p>No. Practicing with an expired esthetician license is a violation of the Texas Occupations Code. TDLR can issue fines and disciplinary action. Do not perform any services \u2014 even informally \u2014 until your license is confirmed active in the TDLR system.<\/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>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdlr.texas.gov\/barbering-and-cosmetology\/individuals\/renew\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TDLR \u2014 Renew Your Barbering or Cosmetology License<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdlr.texas.gov\/barbering-and-cosmetology\/individuals\/continuing-education.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TDLR \u2014 Continuing Education Requirements<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdlr.texas.gov\/barbering-and-cosmetology\/individuals\/forms.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TDLR \u2014 Forms and Publications<\/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 ce-reveal\">\n  <h2>Ready to Reinstate Your Esthetician License?<\/h2>\n  <p>Your CE hours are the first step \u2014 and the fastest one. Our TDLR-approved course covers everything required: sanitation, human trafficking awareness, and elective content. Complete it entirely online, at your own pace, on any device.<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/texascosmetologyrenewal.com\/checkout\/?add-to-cart=1818\">Start Your CE Course \u2192<\/a>\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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