# All 82 TDLR License Types: Renewal Cycle, CE Hours and Counts (2026)

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# Every TDLR license type at a glance

All 82 license types in the public TDLR file, with how many are active, how often each one renews and what continuing education it takes. Sort any column, or filter by trade.

Counts from the TDLR license file dated 20 September 2026 · CE requirements checked 8 October 2026

**52** types renew every year

**21** types renew every two years

**401,269** active licenses on a two-year cycle

License type | Active | Renews | Continuing education to renew | Official  
---|---|---|---|---  
[Cosmetology Operator](</trade/cosmetology-operator>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 177,997 | Every 2 years | 4 hours every 2 years: 1 sanitation, 2 related content, 1 human trafficking. Licensed 15+ years: 2 hours | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/continuing-education.htm>)  
[Apprentice Electrician](</trade/apprentice-electrician>) (Electricians) | 169,007 | Every year | 4 hours a year, or enrollment in a registered apprenticeship training program | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>)  
[Cosmetology Manicurist](</trade/cosmetology-manicurist>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 63,279 | Every 2 years | 4 hours every 2 years: 1 sanitation, 2 related content, 1 human trafficking. Licensed 15+ years: 2 hours | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/continuing-education.htm>)  
[Cosmetology Esthetician](</trade/cosmetology-esthetician>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 42,397 | Every 2 years | 4 hours every 2 years: 1 sanitation, 2 related content, 1 human trafficking. Licensed 15+ years: 2 hours | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/continuing-education.htm>)  
[A/C Technician](</trade/a-c-technician>) (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) | 40,840 | Every year | No CE: the requirement applies to contractor licenses | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/acr/acrce.htm>)  
[Journeyman Electrician](</trade/journeyman-electrician>) (Electricians) | 40,120 | Every year | 4 hours a year: NEC, Texas law and rules, electrical safety | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>)  
[Full Service Establishment](</trade/full-service-establishment>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 29,276 | Every 2 years | Facility license; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/>)  
[Class A Barber](</trade/class-a-barber>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 26,184 | Every 2 years | 4 hours every 2 years: 1 sanitation, 2 related content, 1 human trafficking. Licensed 15+ years: 2 hours | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/continuing-education.htm>)  
[A/C Contractor](</trade/a-c-contractor>) (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) | 19,105 | Every year | 8 hours a year, including 1 hour of Texas law and rules | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/acr/acrce.htm>)  
[Master Electrician](</trade/master-electrician>) (Electricians) | 18,617 | Every year | 4 hours a year: NEC, Texas law and rules, electrical safety | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>)  
[Mini Establishment](</trade/mini-establishment>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 17,383 | Every 2 years | Facility license; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/>)  
[Devices](</trade/devices>) (Motor Fuel Metering and Quality) | 12,908 | Every 2 years | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/fmq/>)  
[Electrical Contractor](</trade/electrical-contractor>) (Electricians) | 12,243 | Every year | Exempt from electrician CE | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>)  
[Cosmetology Manicurist/Esthetician](</trade/cosmetology-manicurist-esthetician>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 11,617 | Every 2 years | 4 hours every 2 years: 1 sanitation, 2 related content, 1 human trafficking. Licensed 15+ years: 2 hours | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/continuing-education.htm>)  
[Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management)](</trade/tow-truck-operator-incident-management>) (Tow Trucks, Operators and VSFs) | 8,569 | Every year | 4 hours per cycle (1 roadway safety, 1 Texas law and rules). First renewal: an 8-hour in-person professional development course instead | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/towing/towce.htm>)  
[Manicurist/Esthetician Establishment](</trade/manicurist-esthetician-establishment>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 6,073 | Every 2 years | Facility license; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/>)  
[Cosmetology Eyelash Extension Specialist](</trade/cosmetology-eyelash-extension-specialist>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 4,326 | Every 2 years | 4 hours every 2 years: 1 sanitation, 2 related content, 1 human trafficking. Licensed 15+ years: 2 hours | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/continuing-education.htm>)  
[Tow Truck Operator (Consent Tow)](</trade/tow-truck-operator-consent-tow>) (Tow Trucks, Operators and VSFs) | 4,104 | Every year | 4 hours per cycle: 1 roadway safety, 1 Texas law and rules, 2 elective | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/towing/towce.htm>)  
[Esthetician Establishment](</trade/esthetician-establishment>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 3,808 | Every 2 years | Facility license; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/>)  
[Property Tax Appraiser](</trade/property-tax-appraiser>) (Property Tax Professionals) | 3,426 | Every year | 30 hours in the 24 months before expiry, including 2 ethics and the laws and rules update | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/taxprof/taxproffaq.htm#ce>)  
[Apprentice Sign Electrician](</trade/apprentice-sign-electrician>) (Electricians) | 2,788 | Every year | 4 hours a year, or enrollment in a registered apprenticeship training program | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>)  
[VSF Employee](</trade/vsf-employee>) (Tow Trucks, Operators and VSFs) | 2,364 | Every year | Not covered on TDLR's towing CE page; confirm with TDLR | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/towing/>)  
[Property Tax Consultant](</trade/property-tax-consultant>) (Property Tax Consultants) | 2,338 | Every 2 years | 24 hours: 8 Texas law and rules, 4 ethics, 6 appraisal, 6 property tax consulting | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ptc/ptcce.htm>)  
[Appliance Installer](</trade/appliance-installer>) (Electricians) | 2,203 | Every year | Exempt from electrician CE | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>)  
[Residential Wireman](</trade/residential-wireman>) (Electricians) | 1,966 | Every year | 4 hours a year: NEC, Texas law and rules, electrical safety | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>)  
[Auctioneer](</trade/auctioneer>) (Auctioneers) | 1,631 | Every year | 6 hours per license term, including 2 hours of laws and rules | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/auc/aucce.htm>)  
[Water Well Driller/Pump Installer](</trade/water-well-driller-pump-installer>) (Water Well Drillers and Pump Installers) | 1,586 | Every 2 years | 8 hours per 2-year license: 1 laws and rules, 7 industry topics | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/wwd/wwdce.htm>)  
[CS CONTESTANT](</trade/cs-contestant>) (Combative Sports) | 870 | Every year | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/sports/>)  
[Appliance Installation Contractor](</trade/appliance-installation-contractor>) (Electricians) | 704 | Every year | Exempt from electrician CE | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>)  
[Water Well Driller/Pump Installer Apprentice](</trade/water-well-driller-pump-installer-apprentice>) (Water Well Drillers and Pump Installers) | 645 | Every year | 1 hour of Texas statutes and rules per license cycle | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/wwd/wwdce.htm>)  
[Journeyman Industrial Electrician](</trade/journeyman-industrial-electrician>) (Electricians) | 634 | Every year | 4 hours a year: NEC, Texas law and rules, electrical safety | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>)  
[Manicurist Establishment](</trade/manicurist-establishment>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 630 | Every 2 years | Facility license; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/>)  
[Used Auto Parts Recycler](</trade/used-auto-parts-recycler>) (Used Auto Parts Recyclers) | 596 | Every year | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/parts/>)  
[Property Tax Assessor/Collector](</trade/property-tax-assessor-collector>) (Property Tax Professionals) | 590 | Every year | 30 hours in the 24 months before expiry, including 2 ethics and the laws and rules update | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/taxprof/taxproffaq.htm#ce>)  
[Registered Accessibility Specialist](</trade/registered-accessibility-specialist>) (Architectural Barriers) | 581 | Every year | Check TDLR's architectural barriers program | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ab/>)  
[Electrical Sign Contractor](</trade/electrical-sign-contractor>) (Electricians) | 575 | Every year | Exempt from electrician CE | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>)  
[Cosmetology Private School](</trade/cosmetology-private-school>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 572 | Every year | School license; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/>)  
[Maintenance Electrician](</trade/maintenance-electrician>) (Electricians) | 550 | Every year | 4 hours a year: NEC, Texas law and rules, electrical safety | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>)  
[Master Sign Electrician](</trade/master-sign-electrician>) (Electricians) | 517 | Every year | 4 hours a year: NEC, Texas law and rules, electrical safety | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>)  
[Service Contract Provider](</trade/service-contract-provider>) (Service Contract Providers) | 512 | Every year | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/scp/>)  
[Service Technician](</trade/service-technician>) (Motor Fuel Metering and Quality) | 506 | Every 2 years | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/fmq/>)  
[Eyelash Extension Establishment](</trade/eyelash-extension-establishment>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 449 | Every 2 years | Facility license; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/>)  
[Professional Employer Organization](</trade/professional-employer-organization>) (Professional Employer Organizations) | 375 | Every year | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/peo/>)  
[Elevator Contractor](</trade/elevator-contractor>) (Elevator / Escalator Safety) | 281 | Every year | The contractor's designated responsible party: 8 hours per term | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/elevator/elece.htm>)  
[Distributor/Wholesaler](</trade/distributor-wholesaler>) (Motor Fuel Metering and Quality) | 279 | Irregular | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/fmq/>)  
[Tow Truck Operator (Private Property)](</trade/tow-truck-operator-private-property>) (Tow Trucks, Operators and VSFs) | 262 | Every year | 4 hours per cycle: 1 roadway safety, 1 Texas law and rules, 2 elective | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/towing/towce.htm>)  
[Journeyman Sign Electrician](</trade/journeyman-sign-electrician>) (Electricians) | 261 | Every year | 4 hours a year: NEC, Texas law and rules, electrical safety | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>)  
[Cosmetology Vocational/High School](</trade/cosmetology-vocational-high-school>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 258 | Every year | School license; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/>)  
[Boiler Inspectors](</trade/boiler-inspectors>) (Boiler Safety) | 256 | Every year | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/boilers/>)  
[Cosmetology CE Provider](</trade/cosmetology-ce-provider>) (Continuing education providers) | 202 | Every year | Provider registration; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/tdlrce.htm>)  
[Electrician CE Provider](</trade/electrician-ce-provider>) (Continuing education providers) | 172 | Every year | Provider registration; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/tdlrce.htm>)  
[Qualified Elevator Inspector](</trade/qualified-elevator-inspector>) (Elevator / Escalator Safety) | 172 | Every year | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/elevator/>)  
[Cosmetology Hair Weaving Specialist](</trade/cosmetology-hair-weaving-specialist>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 166 | Every 2 years | 4 hours every 2 years: 1 sanitation, 2 related content, 1 human trafficking. Licensed 15+ years: 2 hours | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/continuing-education.htm>)  
[Property Tax Collector](</trade/property-tax-collector>) (Property Tax Professionals) | 138 | Every year | 10 hours in the 24 months before expiry, including 2 ethics and the laws and rules update | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/taxprof/taxproffaq.htm#ce>)  
[Licensed Breeder](</trade/licensed-breeder>) (Licensed Breeders) | 134 | Every year | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/bre/>)  
[Mobile Establishment](</trade/mobile-establishment>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 125 | Every 2 years | Facility license; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/>)  
[Property Tax Professional CE Provider](</trade/property-tax-professional-ce-provider>) (Continuing education providers) | 99 | Irregular | Provider registration; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/tdlrce.htm>)  
[CS JUDGE](</trade/cs-judge>) (Combative Sports) | 87 | Every year | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/sports/>)  
[Service Company](</trade/service-company>) (Motor Fuel Metering and Quality) | 86 | Every 2 years | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/fmq/>)  
[CS REFEREE](</trade/cs-referee>) (Combative Sports) | 79 | Every year | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/sports/>)  
[Supplier](</trade/supplier>) (Motor Fuel Metering and Quality) | 79 | Every 2 years | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/fmq/>)  
[Property Tax Professional Core Education Provider](</trade/property-tax-professional-core-education-provider>) (Continuing education providers) | 73 | Every year | Provider registration; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/tdlrce.htm>)  
[A/C CE Provider](</trade/a-c-ce-provider>) (Continuing education providers) | 71 | Every year | Provider registration; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/tdlrce.htm>)  
[Journeyman Lineman Electrician](</trade/journeyman-lineman-electrician>) (Electricians) | 71 | Every year | 4 hours a year: NEC, Texas law and rules, electrical safety | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecce.htm>)  
[Electrician Apprenticeship Program](</trade/electrician-apprenticeship-program>) (Electricians) | 68 | Every year | Training program registration; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/>)  
[Cosmetology Junior College](</trade/cosmetology-junior-college>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 65 | Every year | School license; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/>)  
[Professional Employer Organization (Limited license)](</trade/professional-employer-organization-limited-license>) (Professional Employer Organizations) | 62 | Every year | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/peo/>)  
[Associate Auctioneer](</trade/associate-auctioneer>) (Auctioneers) | 58 | Every year | Includes 2 hours of laws and rules; confirm the total with TDLR | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/auc/aucce.htm>)  
[Hair Weaving Establishment](</trade/hair-weaving-establishment>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 56 | Every 2 years | Facility license; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/>)  
[CS PROMOTER (Business)](</trade/cs-promoter-business>) (Combative Sports) | 48 | Every year | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/sports/>)  
[CS MANAGER](</trade/cs-manager>) (Combative Sports) | 42 | Every year | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/sports/>)  
[Tow Operator CE Provider](</trade/tow-operator-ce-provider>) (Continuing education providers) | 41 | Every year | Provider registration; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/tdlrce.htm>)  
[Auctioneer CE Provider](</trade/auctioneer-ce-provider>) (Continuing education providers) | 29 | Every year | Provider registration; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/tdlrce.htm>)  
[Water Well Driller/Pump Installer CE Provider](</trade/water-well-driller-pump-installer-ce-provider>) (Continuing education providers) | 26 | Every year | Provider registration; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/tdlrce.htm>)  
[Property Tax Consultant CE Provider](</trade/property-tax-consultant-ce-provider>) (Continuing education providers) | 24 | Every year | Provider registration; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/tdlrce.htm>)  
[Boiler Authorized Inspection Agency](</trade/boiler-authorized-inspection-agency>) (Boiler Safety) | 22 | Irregular | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/boilers/>)  
[CS AMATEUR PROMOTER (Business)](</trade/cs-amateur-promoter-business>) (Combative Sports) | 19 | Too few to tell | Not in TDLR's continuing education index | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/sports/>)  
[Elevator Responsible Party CE Provider](</trade/elevator-responsible-party-ce-provider>) (Continuing education providers) | 10 | Too few to tell | Provider registration; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/tdlrce.htm>)  
[Cosmetology Hair Weaving Specialist/Esthetician](</trade/cosmetology-hair-weaving-specialist-esthetician>) (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 7 | Too few to tell | 4 hours every 2 years: 1 sanitation, 2 related content, 1 human trafficking. Licensed 15+ years: 2 hours | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/continuing-education.htm>)  
[Registered Accessibility Specialist CE Provider](</trade/registered-accessibility-specialist-ce-provider>) (Continuing education providers) | 5 | Too few to tell | Provider registration; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/tdlrce.htm>)  
Barber School (Barbering and Cosmetology) | 0 | No active licenses | School license; no CE of its own | [Program](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/>)  
Elevator Responsible Party (Elevator / Escalator Safety) | 0 | No active licenses | 8 hours per registration term | [CE rules](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/elevator/elece.htm>)  
  
## How to read this table

### Where does "Renews" come from?

From the data, not from a rulebook. For each license type we compare the licenses that are active with the ones that expire in the next twelve months. When nearly all of them expire within a year, the license renews annually; when about half do, it runs on a two-year term. Types that fit neither pattern are marked irregular, and types with fewer than 20 active licenses are too small to read a pattern from. It is a reliable guide, but your own license record shows your exact date.

### Where do the CE requirements come from?

From each program's continuing education page on the TDLR website, checked on 8 October 2026 and linked in the last column. Where TDLR does not list a program in its continuing education index, the table says so rather than guessing. Hours must be taken from TDLR-approved providers, and rules change: confirm yours before you pay for a course.

### What about fees?

Fees differ by license type and change more often than the rules, so we link to each program's official page, where the current fee schedule lives, rather than copying amounts that could go stale.

### How many license types does TDLR issue?

The public TDLR license file contains 82 license types, from cosmetology operators and apprentice electricians to boiler inspectors and auctioneers. 739,394 licenses were active in the file dated 20 September 2026.

### Which TDLR licenses renew every year?

Electrician, air conditioning and refrigeration, tow truck operator, auctioneer and elevator licenses renew every year. Cosmetology and barber licenses, their establishments and property tax consultants renew every two years. 52 of the 82 types follow an annual pattern in the data.

### Which TDLR licenses need continuing education to renew?

Barbers and cosmetologists (4 hours every 2 years), individual electricians (4 hours a year), A/C contractors (8 hours a year), tow truck operators (4 hours per cycle), auctioneers, property tax consultants and professionals, water well drillers and elevator responsible parties. Contractor business licenses in the electrical trade and A/C technicians do not.

## Detailed renewal guides

  * [Cosmetology renewal](</guides/cosmetology-license-renewal-texas>)
  * [Barber renewal](</guides/barber-license-renewal-texas>)
  * [Electrician renewal](</guides/electrician-license-renewal-texas>)
  * [A/C and refrigeration renewal](</guides/hvac-license-renewal-texas>)
  * [What happens when a license expires](</blog/what-happens-when-a-texas-license-expires>)
  * [Every official TDLR link](</links>)

Counts compiled from the public [TDLR license file](<https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/licensesearch/licfile.asp>) dated 20 September 2026; see the [method](</method>). Free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Independent site, not affiliated with TDLR, and not legal advice.

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PermitPulled (2026). _Every TDLR license type at a glance._ Retrieved from `https://permitpulled.com/requirements`

Figures compiled from the public TDLR license file and published under [CC BY 4.0](<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/>). Attribution required.