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 June if they are not renewed.
Professional licenses set to expire in Polk County
| Type of License | Licenses number (June 2022) | Licenses number (June 2021) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| A/C Technician | 15 | 3 | 400 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 11 | 5 | 120 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 11 | 4 | 175 |
| A/C Contractor | 5 | 2 | 150 |
| Cosmetology Operator | 3 | 5 | -40 |
| Barber, Class A | 3 | 1 | 200 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 2 | 6 | -66.7 |
| Auctioneer | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Master Electrician | 1 | 3 | -66.7 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 1 | 3 | -66.7 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Apprentice Sign Electrician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Property Tax Appraiser | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Esthetician/Manicure Salon | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Electrical Sign Contractor | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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