Written exam
Barber written exam in Texas
What the paper holds, how long you get, what it costs to take it, and a free practice test drawn by this state's own topic weights.
The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- PSI
- Questions
- 93
- Scored questions
- 85
- Minutes
- 100
- To pass
- 60 of 85 scored questions
- Fee
- $55
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese
- Hands-on exam
- Practical examination, 3 hours 29 minutes, pass at 70 percent (115 of 163 points).
- Outline version
- PSI Texas TDLR Candidate Information Bulletin, Class A Barber, copyright 2025, no revision date
What the paper weighs
The share of the paper each topic carries, as this state publishes it.
| Topic | Share of the paper | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Infection Control | 29.4% | 25 |
| Shaving | 17.6% | 15 |
| Licensing and Regulation | 15.3% | 13 |
| Haircutting and Hairstyling | 14.1% | 12 |
| Haircoloring | 7.1% | 6 |
| Chemical Texture Services | 7.1% | 6 |
| Nail and Skin Care | 4.7% | 4 |
| Hair and Scalp Care | 4.7% | 4 |
Worked out from the published item count, because this state publishes item counts and no percentages.
This license's free practice test is not ready yet. It will be here as soon as the question bank covers it.
Read from the candidate bulletin published by PSI (2026-10-10)
Questions people ask
- How many questions is the Barber written exam in Texas?
- 93 questions, 85 of them scored. You get 100 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- 60 of the 85 scored questions.
- Which languages can I take it in?
- English, Spanish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese. You pick the language when you book.
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- The exam itself costs $55. That is what you pay to take it, and it is not what you pay us.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Practical examination, 3 hours 29 minutes, pass at 70 percent (115 of 163 points).
- Where do I take it?
- At a PSI test center. Texas has centers in 17 cities.