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 Taylor County
| Type of License | Licenses number (August 2021) | Licenses number (August 2020) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology Operator | 34 | 50 | -32 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 19 | 29 | -34.5 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 10 | 9 | 11.1 |
| A/C Technician | 9 | 11 | -18.2 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 7 | 1 | 600 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 6 | 8 | -25 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 6 | 8 | -25 |
| A/C Contractor | 6 | 7 | -14.3 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Consent Tow) | 6 | 4 | 50 |
| Barber, Class A | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Master Electrician | 4 | 3 | 33.3 |
| Auctioneer | 3 | 2 | 50 |
| Devices | 3 | 0 | Increase |
| Driver Education and Safety Instructor | 2 | 3 | -33.3 |
| Electrical Contractor | 2 | 3 | -33.3 |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician Salon | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Used Auto Parts Recycler | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Private Property) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Appliance Installation Contractor | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Water Well Driller/Pump Installer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Apprentice Sign Electrician | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Master Sign Electrician | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Residential Wireman | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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