Ten Most Common Code Violations in Texas Cosmetology Salons

Expired Individual License – Tex. Occupations Code Ch. 1602.251 (a)

Renew if still eligible. Keep address current with TDLR.; renewals notices are mailed to last address on file. Renew online.

Expired Shop License – Tex. Occupations Code Ch. 1602.301 (a)

Renew if still eligible. Keep address current with TDLR; renewal notices are mailed to last address on file. Renew online.

Unlicensed Individual License – Tex. Occupations Code Ch. 1602.251 (a)

If eligible, apply for a license. Contact CS.Cosmetologists@license.state.tx.us.
Licensing forms and requirements are online.

Unlicensed Shop – Tex. Occupations Code Ch. 1602,301 (a)

Apply for a salon license. Applications and requirements are online.

No Booth Rental License – Tex. Occupations Code Ch. 1602.306 (a)

Apply for a Booth Rental License. Applications and requirements are online.

Reusing Single Use Items – 16 Tex. Admin. Code Ch. 83.102 (d)

Discard items promptly after use on a single client.

Dirty and Unsanitary Reusable Items – 16 Tex. Admin. Code Ch. 83.102 (c)

Clean, disinfect implements before use on a single client. Store all clean and disinfected implements and materials, when not in use, in a clean, dry, debris-free environment.

Contaminated Disinfection Solution – 16 Tex. Admin. Code Ch. 83.101 (a)(3)

Disinfection solution prepared fresh daily or more often if solution becomes diluted or soiled.

Dirty Implements; combs, brushes, scissors – 16 Tex. Admin. Code Ch. 83.102 (c)

Clean, disinfect implements before use on a single client. Store all clean and disinfected implements and materials, when not in use, in a clean, dry, debris-free environment.

Unsanitary Shampoo Bowls and Strainer – 16 Tex. Admin. Code Ch. 83.102 (g)

Clean and disinfect shampoo bowls and strainer before use on each client.

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