Texas Mobile Establishment License Requirements
What TDLR requires to license a mobile establishment licence in Texas — the fee, the conditions, and the deadline that voids applications.
$78
Application fee
2 yrs
Licence term
What TDLR requires
- A self-contained, self-supporting, enclosed mobile unit in which barbering or cosmetology is practised.
- You need a permanent address for dispatch and storage — the unit alone is not an address.
- Either the unit is GPS-trackable while operating, or you file weekly itineraries at least 7 days ahead.
- Onboard water heater giving continuous hot water on demand, and a fresh water tank sized for a full day. If the water runs out, you stop.
- A functioning restroom must be available at the service location.
- Furniture anchored to the unit. Licence number and shop name on both sides. Chemicals in locked cabinets.
- No services outside the unit, and none while it is moving.
- Keep appointment records and itineraries on site for one year.
Next steps
Sourced from TDLR's own application page — Apply for a Mobile Establishment License. Requirements change; confirm against the Department before you apply or pay anything. Read it at tdlr.texas.gov
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Common Questions
How many hours do you need for a Texas mobile establishment licence?
There is no course-hour requirement — a mobile establishment licence is a business licence, not a training credential.
How much does a Texas mobile establishment licence cost?
$78 to apply, non-refundable, and the licence is valid two years from the date of issue.
How long is a Texas mobile establishment licence valid?
Two years from the date of issue, then it renews on a two-year cycle.
How long do you have to finish the application?
One year from the date TDLR receives it. Miss that and the application is void and you start again.