The DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit consists of twenty-three 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 the State of Texas.
The licenses listed in the table below will expire in November if they are not renewed.
Professional licenses set to expire in Jefferson County during November
| Type of License | Licenses number (November 2019) | Licenses number (November 2018) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology Operator | 92 | 5 | 1740 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 58 | 23 | 152.2 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 41 | 1 | 4000 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 34 | 7 | 385.7 |
| A/C Contractor | 12 | 2 | 500 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 12 | 2 | 500 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 11 | 1 | 1000 |
| A/C Technician | 11 | 0 | Increase |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 10 | 6 | 66.7 |
| Barber, Class A | 10 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 7 | 0 | Increase |
| Property Tax Appraiser | 6 | 0 | Increase |
| Used Auto Parts Recycler Employee | 4 | 0 | Increase |
| Barber Shop | 4 | 0 | Increase |
| Electrical Contractor | 4 | 0 | Increase |
| Professional Employer Organization | 3 | 0 | Increase |
| Dual Shop | 3 | 0 | Increase |
| VSF Employee | 3 | 0 | Increase |
| Master Electrician | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Manicurist/Esthetician | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Cos Mini Salon | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Apprentice Sign Electrician | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Journeyman Sign Electrician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Esthetician Salon | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Maintenance Electrician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Driver Education and Safety Instructor | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Electrical Sign Contractor | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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