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 Taylor County during November
| Type of License | Licenses number (November 2019) | Licenses number (November 2018) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology Operator | 21 | 3 | 600 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 10 | 9 | 11.1 |
| A/C Contractor | 9 | 1 | 800 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 5 | 0 | Increase |
| Master Electrician | 5 | 0 | Increase |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 4 | 2 | 100 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 4 | 0 | Increase |
| A/C Technician | 4 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 3 | 2 | 50 |
| Property Tax Appraiser | 3 | 1 | 200 |
| Cos Mini Salon | 3 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 3 | 0 | Increase |
| Barber, Class A | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Master Sign Electrician | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Water Well Driller/Pump Installer | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Residential Wireman | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Tow Truck Operator (Consent Tow) | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Used Auto Parts Recycler Employee | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Dual Shop | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Electrical Contractor | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Water Well Driller/Pump Installer Apprentice | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Appliance Installation Contractor | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Electrical Sign Contractor | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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