Texas Cosmetology Practice Test
Practice general cosmetology theory, then verify the current Texas format and state rules with the official board.
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TXWhat the official source confirms
The January 2026 Operator bulletin gives the written exam 100 scored questions in 120 minutes, plus 10 unscored questions and 10 additional minutes. The published written passing requirement is 70%. Candidates must pass the written exam before taking the practical.
Official source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation ↗
- Exam provider
- PSI
- Written exam
- Required
- Practical exam
- Required
- Total written questions
- 110
- Time
- 130 minutes
- Passing score
- 70% of 100 scored written questions
How to prepare for Texas
Keep licensing and regulation (20%) separate from general theory. The written outline assigns 28% to infection control, 40% to hair and scalp, 6% to nails, and 6% to skin. TDLR links English and Spanish candidate bulletins; verify your scheduled language and license.
GlowExam’s free questions cover general written-exam knowledge and are not a substitute for the state’s current laws, candidate bulletin, or practical instructions.
Texas written exam vs practical exam: prepare two different tasks
Use the Cosmetology Operator bulletin linked by TDLR, not the Barber or Esthetician bulletin. The official examination page provides language-specific versions. For practical preparation, use the current bulletin’s task and supply instructions rather than a generic kit advertised for another state.
| Focus | Your next step |
|---|---|
| Written practice | Review one missed concept, then explain the rule without looking at the choices. |
| Practical rehearsal | Copy the current task sequence into a rehearsal checklist; have your school check it. |
| Kit check | Compare item, label, quantity and permitted substitute against the current CIB. |
Source: TDLR examination information and candidate bulletins ↗ · Reviewed
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