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.
| Topic | Share of the paper | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Facial Treatments | 28% | 21 |
| Infection Control | 25% | 19 |
| Licensing and Regulation | 20% | 15 |
| Skin Care | 16% | 12 |
| Hair Removal | 11% | 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.