February 2012
Texas Barber & Cosmetology News
(512) 463-6599 or 1-800-803-9202
www.license.state.tx.us
COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM
P.O. Box 12088 Austin, Texas 78711
cs.cosmetologists@license.state.tx.us
BARBER PROGRAM
P.O. Box 13489 Austin, Texas 78711
cs.barbers@license.state.tx.us
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation announces the launch of online applications for Barbering Booth Rental Permits and Cosmetology Booth Rental Licenses. The new service enables first-time booth rental applicants to complete the application and submit the fee online. Online applications are fast and easy. No more looking for a stamp, no searching for an envelope, no making yourself a mental note to remember to mail the application!
To apply an applicant must hold a current barbering or cosmetology license. There is a space on the form for the applicant's license number and incomplete applications cannot be processed. Students or people waiting to receive their barbering permit or cosmetology license will not be able to submit the booth rental application until they receive their license.
December 2011 statistics reveal 92.5% of cosmetology booth renewals and 50.6% of barbering booth renewals were completed online. The department expects many new booth renters to take advantage of the online application and complete the form at a convenient time for them. Applying and renewing permits and licenses online accelerates the licensing process.
To apply online visit TDLRL's website:
https://www.license.state.tx.us/App_Online/default.asp?bhcp=1
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) joined the online social network community in 2010 with the launch of the Department's Facebook and Twitter pages.
At the close of business that first day the agency had 1,000 Facebook (FB) fans and 41 Twitter followers. At close of business on January 19, 2012, TDLR had 9,959 FB fans and 754 Twitter followers.*
TDLR's social media plan is an extension of its commitment to communicate with its customers in a way they prefer and in a way that enables the Department to instantly deliver licensing information and consumer protection alerts. The two communication tools, Facebook and Twitter, continue to also provide customers additional outlets to contact the department for information or answers to licensing questions.
Facebook and Twitter have been the instruments used to facilitate conversations that benefit customers and TDLR alike. The Department will continue to use the two online social mediums to:
Find TDLR's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TDLRLicense.
Twitter followers can find TDLR at twitter.com/tdlrlicense.
Not a Tweeter or a Facebook user? TLDR will continue to deliver industry updates and emails via its ListServ, as well as posting notices and information on the Department's web site at www.license.state.tx.us.
TDLR Customer Service's expanded phone-in hours continues to serve Texans at a time that is convenient to them. Representatives are available to assist callers from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
*TDLR has the second largest number Facebook followers of Texas agencies with a FB presence.
There are many tools on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) website that can be of benefit to you. Do you want to keep up-to-date on Texas laws or rules? Are you interested in the pass rate of a particular school? Or, do you need to renew your license? The TDLR website can help you quickly and easily find answers to these questions and much more!
It's fast. It's easy. You can pay the renewal fee with a bank debit card or a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card. Do you need more reasons?
To renew your barbering or cosmetology license online visit: www.license.state.tx.us
Excitement was in the air in 2009 when advisory board and Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation meetings began broadcasting live on the TDLR website. The new video system allows individuals to watch and listen from their own computer. We archive the meetings on our website which allows you to watch the proceedings at a time that is convenient for you.
To watch and listen to an advisory board or Commission meeting go to: www.license.state.tx.us/agendas.htm
Our staff receives hundreds of industry related questions every month and has compiled a list of common questions, along with the answers. If you have an industry-related question you may be able to find the answer at:
Barbering FAQs - www.license.state.tx.us/barbers/barberfaq.htm
Cosmetology FAQs - www.license.state.tx.us/cosmet/cosmetfaq.htm
As you can see, the TDLR website contains a lot of information and this is a small sample of available tools for your use. We encourage you to take an hour or two and explore the web page to see what other useful information is at your fingertips. If you have a question or need assistance we are just an email away.
CS.Cosmetologists@license.state.tx.us
CS.Barbers@license.state.tx.us
Renewing your license online is fast, easy and safe at
http://www.license.state.tx.us/cosmet/cosmetforms.htm#online
Cosmetology Shear NumbersOperators — 115,445 * Dual number also listed in barber statistics |
Barber Shear NumbersBarbers — 13,695 * Dual shop/salon also listed in cosmetology statistics
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Texas Barber & Cosmetology News
(512) 463-6599 or 1-800-803-9202
www.license.state.tx.us
COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM
P.O. Box 12088 Austin, Texas 78711
cs.cosmetologists@license.state.tx.us
Cosmetology Advisory Board:
Daired Ogle, Officer
Clive Lamb, Diane Salazar, Glenda Jemison,
Allison Leigh West,
Rojean Solis Brewer,
Pamela Gold, Ron Robinson, Gordon Logan
BARBER PROGRAM
P.O. Box 13489 Austin, Texas 78711
cs.barbers@license.state.tx.us
Barber Advisory Board:
Linda G. Connor, Presiding Officer
Ronald Brown,
Jimmy Johnson, Jennifer Grisham
Commissioners:
Frank Denton, Chair
Mike Arismendez, Vice Chair
LuAnn Roberts Morgan,
Lilian Norman-Keeney,
Fred N. Moses,
Deborah Yurco, Ravi Shah
William Kuntz, Executive Director
