How many questions is the Nails written exam in Texas?

66 questions, 60 of them scored. You get 100 minutes.

Which languages can I take it in?

English, Spanish, Vietnamese. You pick the language when you book.

The exam itself costs $55. That is what you pay to take it, and it is not what you pay us.

Practical examination, 1 hour 21 minutes, pass at 70 percent (36 of 51 points).

At a PSI test center. Texas has centers in 17 cities.

Written exam

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.

Testing vendor: PSI
Questions: 66
Scored questions: 60
Minutes: 100
To pass: 42 of 60 scored questions
Fee: $55
Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Hands-on exam: Practical examination, 1 hour 21 minutes, pass at 70 percent (36 of 51 points).
Outline version: PSI Texas TDLR Candidate Information Bulletin, Cosmetology Manicurist, copyright 2025, no revision date

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

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Read from the candidate bulletin published by PSI (2026-10-10)

How many questions is the Nails written exam in Texas?: 66 questions, 60 of them scored. You get 100 minutes.
What do I need to pass?: 42 of the 60 scored questions.
Which languages can I take it in?: English, Spanish, 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, 1 hour 21 minutes, pass at 70 percent (36 of 51 points).
Where do I take it?: At a PSI test center. Texas has centers in 17 cities.