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Barbering and Cosmetology Establishments

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CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information about Barbering and Cosmetology, contact customer service.

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Barbering and Cosmetology
PO Box 12157
Austin, TX 78711

(800) 803-9202 [in state only]
(512) 463-6599
Fax: (512) 463-9468
Relay Texas-TDD: (800) 735-2989

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