One course covers all Texas cosmetology and barber license types. Whether you hold a Cosmetologist (Operator), Barber, Esthetician, Manicurist, Eyelash Extension Specialist, Hair Weaving Specialist, or Manicurist/Esthetician license, this is the same TDLR-approved 4-hour course required for all license types.
How It Works
- Enroll and start immediately. After purchase, you get instant access to the course. Work at your own pace on any device.
- Complete the course modules. The course includes periodic check-in questions to verify attendance as required by the TDLR. Your progress is saved if you need to take a break.
- Download your certificate. Once you complete all 4 hours, your certificate is available for immediate download.
- We report your hours. We submit your completed CE hours to the TDLR the next business day. No additional fee, no extra steps on your end.
Course Description and Topics
This course covers all 4 hours of continuing education required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to renew your eyelash extension specialist license. The content meets every TDLR topic requirement, so you can complete your CE hours in one sitting or spread them out at your own pace.
Your CE hours break down as follows:
- 1 Hour: Sanitation, Health, and Safety.
- 1 Hour: Human Trafficking Prevention.
- 2 Hours: Laws, Rules, and Business Practices.
Texas CE Requirements
How many CE hours do I need?
You must complete 4 CE hours during each 2-year renewal cycle. There is no first-renewal exemption — CE is required before every renewal, including your first.
What topics are required?
| Subject | Hours Required |
|---|---|
| Sanitation, health, and safety | 1 hour |
| Human trafficking prevention | 1 hour |
| Cosmetology or barber-related topics | 2 hours |
The 2-hour elective block can cover any topic listed in Section 83.202 of the TDLR rules, including the Texas barbering and cosmetology law, sanitation topics beyond the required hour, or mental health awareness.
When is my renewal deadline?
Your renewal is due every 2 years from your license issuance date. This is a rolling deadline specific to you, not a fixed calendar date. Your CE hours must be completed before you submit your renewal application.
Do I need to submit proof of my CE hours?
No. Cosmo Credits electronically reports your completed hours to the TDLR within one business day of course completion. The TDLR requires providers to report within 7 days, and we report the next business day. You do not need to submit your certificate with your renewal application, but you are required to keep your certificate of completion for 2 years after the date of completion. The TDLR may request it during an inspection or investigation.
Licensed for 15+ Years?
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2-Hour Texas Sanitation and Trafficking Course (Cosmetology and Barber Board)
$162 CE Hours
Approved States
- Texas
If you have held a Texas eyelash extension specialist license for at least 15 years, you only need 2 CE hours — 1 hour of sanitation and 1 hour of human trafficking prevention. No elective hours are required.
Only years licensed in Texas count toward the 15-year threshold; years licensed in other states do not qualify.
Our 2-Hour Texas Sanitation and Trafficking Course covers exactly what you need.
Credit Reporting and Provider Credentials
Cosmo Credits is a TDLR-approved continuing education provider.
- Provider Number: 2246
- Course Number: 32325
- Verify our provider status: TDLR Continuing Education Provider Lookup
We electronically report your completed CE hours to the TDLR the next business day after you finish the course. The TDLR requires providers to report within 7 days. If your hours have not been posted within 5 business days of completing the course, contact us and we will confirm your reporting status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pass a test to complete my Texas continuing education?
No. The course includes periodic check-in questions to verify attendance, but there is no final exam and no passing score required. You cannot fail.
How many CE hours do I need to renew my eyelash extension specialist license in Texas?
You need 4 hours of approved continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle. If you have held your Texas license for 15 or more years, you only need 2 hours.
Will you report my hours to the TDLR?
Yes. We electronically report your completed hours to the TDLR within one business day of course completion. You do not need to submit anything separately.
Does this course work on my phone?
Yes. The course is 100% online and works on any device with a web browser, including phones, tablets, and computers.
Can I start and stop the course?
Yes. Your progress is saved automatically. You can complete the course in one sitting or spread it out over multiple sessions.
What if I hold multiple Texas cosmetology licenses?
You only need to complete one 4-hour course (or one 2-hour course if you qualify for the reduced requirement) per renewal cycle, regardless of how many license types you hold. The same course satisfies the CE requirement for all Texas cosmetology and barber license types.
Do I need CE for my first license renewal?
Yes. Texas does not offer a first-renewal exemption. You must complete your CE hours before every renewal, including your first.
How long do I have to complete my continuing education?
Your CE hours must be completed before you submit your renewal application. Your renewal is due every 2 years from your license issuance date, so you have the full 2-year cycle to complete them.
Renewal Next Steps
Once you’ve completed your continuing education, you’re ready to renew your license. See our complete Texas eyelash extension specialist license renewal guide for step-by-step instructions on submitting your renewal application to the TDLR.
TDLR Contact Information
| Agency | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711 |
| Phone | (512) 463-6599 |
| Toll-free (in Texas) | (800) 803-9202 |
| Relay Texas-TDD | (800) 735-2989 |
| Phone hours | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) |
| Website | tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology |