A person that holds a cosmetology license from another jurisdiction may obtain Texas cosmetology license without repeating education or examination; this is referred to as?

• A. License by endorsement
• B. License by transfer
• C. License by reciprocity
• D. Temporary license

Answer: (C)

This is about mutual recognition of licenses across states, so someone already licensed in another state can earn the Texas license without redoing education or retaking exams. That arrangement is called license by reciprocity. It rests on the idea that Texas accepts the credential from the other state as equivalent to its own licensure standards, so you demonstrate current good standing and provide the necessary documentation rather than repeating coursework or exams.

Endorsement would typically involve validating your existing license and meeting Texas-specific requirements, which might or might not waive exams depending on the situation. License by transfer isn’t the standard term used for cosmetology licensure, and a temporary license is a time-limited authorization to practice while full licensure is processed, not a permanent recognition of your existing license.