Texas updated its laser hair removal rules under 16 TAC Chapter 118, an adopted rule in effect since July 1, 2026. The complaint sign on your wall is simpler now, and apprentice applicants have to show proof of training.
By Amber Bechthold, Founder & CEO of Aesthetic Compliance Experts · Esthetician with 25 years in medicine and aesthetics · Last reviewed October 27, 2026
Key Facts at a Glance
Status: Passed · in effect now
State: Texas
Rule: 16 TAC Chapter 118, Laser Hair Removal
Adopted: published in the Texas Register June 26, 2026
In effect since: July 1, 2026
What it does: a simpler complaint sign and proof of training for apprentices
Who it affects: laser hair removal places licensed by TDLR
What Changed
A simpler sign: laser hair removal places post a simpler complaint sign.
No size or font rule: the sign no longer has a size or font-size requirement.
No laser radiation warning: the sign no longer has to warn about laser radiation.
TDLR contact details: the sign gives TDLR's complaint line, (800) 803-9202, and website.
Apprentice training proof: apprentice-in-training applicants show proof of all required training topics.
Why This Matters in a Med Spa
A wall sign is easy to overlook because it's been up for years. Posted signs are one of the first things an inspector sees.
Does This Apply to My Clinic?
If you offer laser hair removal in Texas, it's worth a look. If your clinic is in another state, this rule doesn't apply to you.
What the law doesn't spell out
By when old signs have to be swapped
Ask TDLR or your attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the new Texas laser hair removal rules take effect?
July 1, 2026.
What's on the new sign?
TDLR's complaint line, (800) 803-9202, and website. It no longer needs a size rule or a laser radiation warning.
Is there a deadline to replace old signs?
The rule doesn't say. Ask TDLR or your attorney.
Sources
TDLR: Commission Adopts Rules (July 2, 2026)
Texas Register, June 26, 2026, Adopted Rules, Title 16, Chapter 118
What This Means for Your Clinic
If your clinic is in Texas, the areas this touches are:
The complaint sign posted at each laser hair removal location
Apprentice-in-training files and training records
Our clients get the step-by-step plan. Questions about your own setup go to TDLR or your attorney.
Need a legal answer for your clinic?
ACE works with Doris Dike, Esq., founder of Dike Law Group PLLC, our outside legal counsel. If you need an attorney to look at how this applies to your clinic, her office can help.
Phone: (972) 290-1031
Office: 6160 Warren Parkway, Suite 100, Frisco, TX 75034
Book a call: dklawg.com/contact
Have questions about how this applies to your clinic? Book a free 30-minute Gap Analysis Call or text us anytime at (817) 442-7484.
This post is educational. It is not legal advice, and requirements differ by state and by practice. Confirm how any change applies to your clinic with your own attorney or your licensing board.
