Written exam

Esthetics 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
82
Scored questions
75
Minutes
115
To pass
53 of 75 scored questions
Fee
$55
Languages
English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean
Hands-on exam
Practical examination, 1 hour 41 minutes, pass at 70 percent (54 of 76 points).
Outline version
PSI Texas TDLR Candidate Information Bulletin, Esthetician, copyright 2025, no revision date

What the paper weighs

The share of the paper each topic carries, as this state publishes it.

TopicShare of the paperQuestions
Facial Treatments28%21
Infection Control25%19
Licensing and Regulation20%15
Skin Care16%12
Hair Removal11%8

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 Esthetics written exam in Texas?
82 questions, 75 of them scored. You get 115 minutes.
What do I need to pass?
53 of the 75 scored questions.
Which languages can I take it in?
English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean. 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, 1 hour 41 minutes, pass at 70 percent (54 of 76 points).
Where do I take it?
At a PSI test center. Texas has centers in 17 cities.