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 Hunt County (Q1 2021)
| Type of License | Licenses number (current period) | Licenses number (same period last year) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology operator | 57 | 53 | 7.5% |
| Apprentice electrician | 55 | 51 | 7.8% |
| Journeyman electrician | 42 | 43 | -2.3% |
| A/C technician | 33 | 33 | 0% |
| A/C contractor | 19 | 23 | -17.4% |
| Master electrician | 18 | 24 | -25% |
| Cosmetology mini salon | 10 | 3 | 233.3% |
| Electrical contractor | 9 | 7 | 28.6% |
| Devices | 8 | 0 | - |
| Tow truck operator (consent tow) | 6 | 2 | 200% |
| Auctioneer | 6 | 6 | 0% |
| Cosmetology beauty salon | 5 | 9 | -44.4% |
| Residential wireman | 4 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Cosmetology manicurist | 4 | 2 | 100% |
| Tow truck operator (incident management) | 3 | 4 | -25% |
| Property tax appraiser | 3 | 5 | -40% |
| Cosmetology esthetician | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| Water well driller/pump installer apprentice | 2 | 0 | - |
| VSF employee | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Barber shop | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Water well driller/pump installer | 1 | 0 | - |
| Licensed breeder | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Dual shop | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Driver education and safety Instructor | 1 | 3 | -66.7% |
| Cosmetology manicure salon | 1 | 0 | - |
| Cosmetology esthetician/manicure salon | 1 | 3 | -66.7% |
| Barber, class A | 1 | 6 | -83.3% |
| Associate auctioneer | 1 | 0 | - |
| Apprentice sign electrician | 1 | 3 | -66.7% |
| Appliance installer | 1 | 2 | -50% |
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