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 second quarter if they are not renewed.
Professional licenses set to expire in Polk County (Q2 2022)
| Type of License | Licenses number (current period) | Licenses number (same period last year) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journeyman electrician | 24 | 24 | 0% |
| Apprentice electrician | 22 | 13 | 69.2% |
| Cosmetology operator | 21 | 19 | 10.5% |
| A/C technician | 19 | 21 | -9.5% |
| Tow truck operator (incident management) | 11 | 8 | 37.5% |
| A/C contractor | 10 | 7 | 42.9% |
| Master electrician | 9 | 11 | -18.2% |
| Cosmetology beauty salon | 4 | 2 | 100% |
| Barber, class A | 4 | 1 | 300% |
| Cosmetology manicurist | 3 | 3 | 0% |
| Cosmetology esthetician | 3 | 3 | 0% |
| Cosmetology esthetician/manicure salon | 2 | 1 | 100% |
| Auctioneer | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Appliance installer | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Water well driller/pump installer | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| VSF employee | 1 | 0 | - |
| Registered accessibility specialist | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Property tax appraiser | 1 | 0 | - |
| Master sign electrician | 1 | 2 | -50% |
| Electrical sign contractor | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Electrical contractor | 1 | 0 | - |
| Cosmetology operator instructor | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Cosmetology manicurist/esthetician | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Cosmetology manicure salon | 1 | 0 | - |
| Apprentice sign electrician | 1 | 0 | - |
| Appliance installation contractor | 1 | 1 | 0% |
Alerts Sign-up