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 Orange County
| Type of License | Licenses number (August 2021) | Licenses number (August 2020) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology Operator | 26 | 25 | 4 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 23 | 27 | -14.8 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 18 | 24 | -25 |
| A/C Technician | 5 | 8 | -37.5 |
| Master Electrician | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 5 | 3 | 66.7 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 4 | 10 | -60 |
| A/C Contractor | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 3 | 5 | -40 |
| Devices | 3 | 0 | Increase |
| Dual Shop | 3 | 0 | Increase |
| Electrical Contractor | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician/Manicure Salon | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 1 | 4 | -75 |
| Water Well Driller/Pump Installer | 1 | 3 | -66.7 |
| Property Tax Appraiser | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Service Company | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Barber, Class A | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Maintenance Electrician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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