Texas license lookup / Cosmetology Operator

Cosmetology Operator license lookup, Texas

Texas has 177,997 active cosmetology operator licenses, and 86,561 of them come up for renewal in the next twelve months. Check any individual license on the official TDLR database; below, what the public data shows for this license type.

Check a cosmetology operator license on the official TDLR database

  1. Open the TDLR license search.
  2. Choose the license type (Cosmetology Operator).
  3. Enter the holder's name or license number. The result shows whether the license is active and when it expires.
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177,997active licenses
86,561renew in the next 12 months
198,635records on file

When cosmetology operator licenses expire

Sep 2026Sep 2027

Number of active licenses expiring each month over the next year.

Active licenses by county

Top counties by active cosmetology operator licenses. Source: TDLR public file, 20 September 2026.
CountyActive licenses
Harris28,224
Dallas13,910
Tarrant12,581
Bexar10,327
Out Of State6,752
Travis5,756
Denton5,638
Collin5,630
Hidalgo5,541
El Paso4,774
Montgomery4,597
Fort Bend4,538

Renewing a TDLR license

Most TDLR licenses must be renewed before their expiration date, and many license types require approved continuing education first. The hours and the approved course providers depend on the license type. Check your requirements and renew through your account on the TDLR website.