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 a variety of health professions and related facilities in Texas.
The licenses listed in the table below will expire in the first quarter if they are not renewed.
Professional licenses set to expire in Hood County (Q1 2021)
| Type of License | Licenses number (current period) | Licenses number (same period last year) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology operator | 46 | 38 | 21.1% |
| Apprentice electrician | 42 | 28 | 50% |
| A/C technician | 23 | 16 | 43.8% |
| Journeyman electrician | 19 | 15 | 26.7% |
| Master electrician | 15 | 14 | 7.1% |
| A/C contractor | 12 | 13 | -7.7% |
| Cosmetology manicurist | 11 | 2 | 450% |
| Electrical contractor | 10 | 11 | -9.1% |
| Cosmetology esthetician | 6 | 5 | 20% |
| Cosmetology mini salon | 5 | 5 | 0% |
| Devices | 4 | 0 | - |
| Cosmetology beauty salon | 4 | 10 | -60% |
| Dual shop | 3 | 0 | - |
| Barber, class A | 3 | 1 | 200% |
| Auctioneer | 3 | 3 | 0% |
| Cosmetology operator instructor | 2 | 5 | -60% |
| Appliance installer | 2 | 1 | 100% |
| Tow truck operator (incident management) | 1 | 2 | -50% |
| Residential wireman | 1 | 0 | - |
| Registered accessibility specialist | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Property tax collector | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Property tax assessor/collector | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Licensed breeder | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Driver education and safety Instructor | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Cosmetology esthetician/manicure salon | 1 | 0 | - |
| Combative sports judge | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Apprentice sign electrician | 1 | 0 | - |
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