How Texas Continuing Education Works
Texas cosmetologists, barbers, electricians, and HVAC contractors must complete continuing education to keep their licenses active. Here's what you need to know — and how we make it easy.
The Requirement
What is TDLR Continuing Education?
Understanding your CE requirements is the first step toward keeping your license current.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requires licensed professionals to complete continuing education (CE) hours before renewing their license. This ensures that practitioners stay current on safety practices, industry standards, and state regulations.
CE requirements apply to cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, manicurists, electricians, and HVAC/ACR contractors. The number of hours varies by profession — typically 4 to 8 hours per renewal cycle. A few exceptions: barbering and cosmetology licensees who have held their license 15 or more years need only 2 hours, apprentice electricians can substitute enrollment in a TDLR-registered apprenticeship program, and ACR technicians (unlike licensed contractors) have no CE requirement.
Courses must be taken from a TDLR-approved provider. OnlineTexasCE.com is an official TDLR-approved CE provider (Provider #2273), so your hours count toward your renewal requirements.
Renewal cycles: Every 2 years (cosmetology/barber), annual (electrician, HVAC).
Step by Step
How It Works on OnlineTexasCE
Four simple steps to complete your CE and renew your license.
- 01
Choose Your Course
Select your profession and purchase your TDLR-approved course — one flat price shown up front, no hidden fees.
- 02
Complete at Your Pace
Study from any device, on your schedule. No final exam — read at your pace, with short in-lesson checks along the way.
- 03
Get Your Certificate
Download your completion certificate instantly when you finish.
- 04
We Report to TDLR
We electronically report your completion to TDLR within 24 hours. Then renew your license on the TDLR website.
TDLR-Approved Courses
Choose Your Profession
All courses are TDLR-approved and count toward your mandatory continuing education renewal hours.
Texas 4 Hour Electrician Course
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Texas 4 Hour Cosmetology and Barber Course
- 100% Online Course
- Instant Certificate
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- 180 Days of Access
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Texas continuing education.
Q.01What is TDLR continuing education?
TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) continuing education is mandatory training that Texas-licensed professionals must complete before renewing their license. It ensures professionals stay up to date on industry standards, safety practices, and state regulations.
Q.02Who needs to complete CE in Texas?
Licensed cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, manicurists, electricians, and HVAC/ACR contractors in Texas are all required to complete continuing education hours before each license renewal. The number of hours varies by profession — typically 4 to 8 hours per cycle. A few exceptions: barbering and cosmetology licensees who have held their license 15 or more years need only 2 hours, apprentice electricians can substitute enrollment in a TDLR-registered apprenticeship program, and ACR technicians (unlike licensed contractors) have no CE requirement.
Q.03Do I have to take a test?
No. Our courses do not require a final exam. You simply read through the course material; depending on the approved course design, short in-lesson knowledge or identity checks apply along the way.
Q.04How long do I have to complete my course?
Once enrolled, you have 180 days to complete your course. You can study at your own pace, take breaks, and pick up right where you left off.
Q.05When will my completion be reported to TDLR?
We electronically report your course completion to TDLR within 24 hours. You do not need to submit any paperwork yourself — we handle the reporting for you.
Q.06Can I take the course on my phone?
Yes! Our courses are fully responsive and work on any device — phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. No app download is required.
Q.07What happens after I complete my CE?
After completing your course, you can immediately download your certificate of completion. We report your completion to TDLR within 24 hours. You can then renew your license through the TDLR website or by contacting TDLR directly.
Q.08What if I need help during the course?
Our support team is here to help. You can reach us through our contact page or by email. We aim to reply within one business day.
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