Texas guides
Guides for Texas barbers, stylists, and salon owners
Practical explainers tied to TDLR and Texas insurance realities — written for humans and answer engines.
Do Texas stylists and barbers need liability insurance?
What the license requires vs. what leases and landlords require.
TDLR license renewal & CE
Two-year renewals, sanitation and human-trafficking CE hours effective September 1, 2025.
Booth rental vs. mini-establishment
When your individual license is enough, and when a suite needs its own license.
Workers' comp for Texas salons
Optional coverage, non-subscriber notices, and why owners still ask about it.