The DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit consists of 23 regulatory programs. The programs evaluate and issue credentials, administer examinations, monitor continuing education activities, conduct complaint investigations, impose disciplinary sanctions, and otherwise regulate various health professions and related facilities in the State of Texas.
The licenses listed in the table below will expire in August if they are not renewed.
Professional licenses set to expire in Kaufman County
| Type of License | Licenses number (August 2021) | Licenses number (August 2020) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Electrician | 48 | 40 | 20 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 36 | 37 | -2.7 |
| Cosmetology Operator | 35 | 34 | 2.9 |
| A/C Technician | 22 | 25 | -12 |
| Master Electrician | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical Contractor | 11 | 12 | -8.3 |
| A/C Contractor | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Barber, Class A | 9 | 2 | 350 |
| Cos Mini Salon | 8 | 14 | -42.9 |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 4 | 1 | 300 |
| Devices | 4 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 3 | 4 | -25 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Consent Tow) | 3 | 2 | 50 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 2 | 6 | -66.7 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 2 | 4 | -50 |
| Apprentice Sign Electrician | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician/Manicure Salon | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 1 | 5 | -80 |
| Property Tax Appraiser | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| VSF Employee | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician Salon | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Maintenance Electrician | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Master Sign Electrician | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Appliance Installer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dual Shop | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Eyelash Extension Specialist | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Manicurist/Esthetician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Barber Shop | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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