Texas Barber CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Barber license in Texas you need to satisfy the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Barbering and Cosmetology program's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 4 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Texas requires for Barber renewal

CE hours required	4 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Barbering and Cosmetology program

Barbers must complete 4 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education each two-year renewal period: 1 hour in sanitation, 1 hour in human trafficking awareness, and 2 additional hours from approved topics (sanitation, Texas barber/cosmetology law and rules, or mental health awareness). Licensees who have held a Texas license for 15 or more years have a reduced requirement of 2 hours (1 hour sanitation + 1 hour human trafficking awareness). One CE hour equals 50 minutes of instruction, and the same course cannot be repeated for credit within a renewal period.

Full Barber renewal guide for Texas (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Texas Barber CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Barbering and Cosmetology program before purchasing.

Elite Learning — Barber CE
State-approved barber/cosmetology CE packages, including required-topic courses.
Milady Training (Cengage)
Continuing education and skills courses from the leading barbering/cosmetology brand.
360training
Online barber CE accepted in states that require continuing education for renewal.

Texas Barber CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Barber license in Texas?

Texas requires about 4 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Barbers must complete 4 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education each two-year renewal period: 1 hour in sanitation, 1 hour in human trafficking awareness, and 2 additional hours from approved topics (sanitation, Texas barber/cosmetology law and rules, or mental health awareness). Licensees who have held a Texas license for 15 or more years have a reduced requirement of 2 hours (1 hour sanitation + 1 hour human trafficking awareness). One CE hour equals 50 minutes of instruction, and the same course cannot be repeated for credit within a renewal period.

Do online Barber CE courses count in Texas?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Barbering and Cosmetology program. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Texas Barber CE?

Texas generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Barbering and Cosmetology program.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Barbering and Cosmetology program. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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Barber CE courses in another state

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