Test Data
Texas Barber and Cosmetology Educators (TBCE) are committed to advancing the quality and accountability of professional licensure education across the state. This annual report presents a comprehensive analysis of state board written and practical exam outcomes for barbering and cosmetology students. By examining year-over-year testing data, we aim to identify trends, highlight areas of instructional strength, and uncover opportunities for targeted support and curriculum improvement. Our goal is to equip educators, administrators, and policymakers with actionable insights that strengthen student success and uphold industry standards in Texas.
August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Written Exam Data
Texas Cosmetology Operator
Texas Class A Barber
This report comprehensively analyzes written licensure exam results for Texas barbering and cosmetology candidates tested between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026. Data was compiled from a report provided by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as the result of a public records request. The report includes performance data for first-time, repeat testers, and all testers combined, across all available testing languages.​
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We have updated our annual reporting period from June through May, to August through July, resulting in better alignment with college and high school testing periods.
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Published by FACT Education Inc. DBA Texas Barber and Cosmetology Educators (TBCE), this report highlights key trends in exam performance, supports instructional improvement, and informs program development statewide. By analyzing pass rates and participation levels across demographic and testing categories, this report helps educators, administrators, and policymakers ensure equitable access to licensure and maintain the high standards of Texas’s cosmetology and barbering professions.
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June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025 Written Exam Data
Texas Cosmetology Operator
This report comprehensively analyzes written licensure exam results for Texas barbering and cosmetology candidates tested between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025. Data was compiled from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and PSI Services, the official testing provider for state licensure exams. The report includes performance data for first-time, repeat testers, and all testers combined, across all available testing languages.
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Published by the Texas Barber and Cosmetology Educators (TBCE), this report highlights key trends in exam performance, supports instructional improvement, and informs program development statewide. By analyzing pass rates and participation levels across demographic and testing categories, this report helps educators, administrators, and policymakers ensure equitable access to licensure and maintain the high standards of Texas’s cosmetology and barbering professions.
PSI Services. (2025). School report, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, cosmetology and barbering. https://partner.psiexams.com/report/tdlr_school_report.jsp
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. (2025). Exam statistics. https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/barbering-and-cosmetology/individuals/exam-statistics.htm