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 McLennan County
| Type of License | Licenses number (August 2021) | Licenses number (August 2020) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology Operator | 46 | 49 | -6.1 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 36 | 43 | -16.3 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 25 | 23 | 8.7 |
| A/C Technician | 17 | 21 | -19 |
| Master Electrician | 11 | 13 | -15.4 |
| A/C Contractor | 10 | 9 | 11.1 |
| Cos Mini Salon | 10 | 6 | 66.7 |
| Devices | 8 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 7 | 16 | -56.3 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 6 | 9 | -33.3 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 6 | 7 | -14.3 |
| Barber, Class A | 6 | 4 | 50 |
| Electrical Contractor | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Auctioneer | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 5 | 1 | 400 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 3 | 5 | -40 |
| VSF Employee | 3 | 4 | -25 |
| Property Tax Appraiser | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Education and Safety Instructor | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Used Auto Parts Recycler | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Consent Tow) | 3 | 1 | 200 |
| Electrical Sign Contractor | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Property Tax Professional Core Education Provider | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician Salon | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist/Esthetician | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Registered Accessibility Specialist | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Barber Shop | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Esthetic Instructor | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Licensed Breeder | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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