Texas Specialty Establishment License Requirements
What TDLR requires to license a specialty establishment licence in Texas — the fee, the conditions, and the deadline that voids applications.
$78
Application fee
2 yrs
Licence term
What TDLR requires
- For a shop offering only specialty services — esthetics, manicuring, eyelash extensions or hair weaving — rather than full-service barbering or cosmetology.
- Same $78 fee as a full-service establishment; the difference is scope, not price.
- Same ownership disclosure, health and safety standards, and one-year deadline.
- A specialty establishment can host mini-establishments, but those are limited to the services the host is licensed for.
Next steps
Sourced from TDLR's own application page — Apply for an Establishment License. Requirements change; confirm against the Department before you apply or pay anything. Read it at tdlr.texas.gov
Other Texas licence guides
Common Questions
How many hours do you need for a Texas specialty establishment licence?
There is no course-hour requirement — a specialty establishment licence is a business licence, not a training credential.
How much does a Texas specialty 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 specialty 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.