The DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit consists of twenty-three regulatory programs. The programs evaluate and issue credentials, administer examinations, monitor continuing education activities, conduct complaint investigations, impose disciplinary sanctions, and otherwise regulate a variety of health professions and related facilities in the State of Texas.
The licenses listed in the table below will expire in November if they are not renewed.
Professional licenses set to expire in Tom Green County during November
| Type of License | Licenses number (November 2019) | Licenses number (November 2018) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology Operator | 25 | 2 | 1150 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 15 | 6 | 150 |
| A/C Contractor | 6 | 1 | 500 |
| A/C Technician | 6 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 5 | 1 | 400 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 5 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 4 | 1 | 300 |
| Dual Mini Shop/Salon | 4 | 0 | Increase |
| Cos Mini Salon | 3 | 0 | Increase |
| Master Sign Electrician | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Esthetician/Manicure Salon | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Registered Accessibility Specialist | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Appliance Installer | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Dual Shop | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Barber Mini Shop | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Electrical Contractor | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Tow Truck Operator (Consent Tow) | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Master Electrician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Property Tax Appraiser | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Used Auto Parts Recycler Employee | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| VSF Employee | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Apprentice Sign Electrician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Water Well Driller/Pump Installer | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Barber, Class A | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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