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 Parker County (Q1 2021)
| Type of License | Licenses number (current period) | Licenses number (same period last year) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology operator | 136 | 130 | 4.6% |
| Apprentice electrician | 99 | 72 | 37.5% |
| Journeyman electrician | 77 | 76 | 1.3% |
| A/C technician | 54 | 56 | -3.6% |
| Master electrician | 39 | 34 | 14.7% |
| A/C contractor | 36 | 31 | 16.1% |
| Electrical contractor | 28 | 29 | -3.4% |
| Cosmetology esthetician | 16 | 11 | 45.5% |
| Devices | 13 | 3 | 333.3% |
| Tow truck operator (consent tow) | 11 | 8 | 37.5% |
| Cosmetology beauty salon | 10 | 10 | 0% |
| Cosmetology manicurist | 9 | 9 | 0% |
| Tow truck operator (incident management) | 8 | 11 | -27.3% |
| Barber, class A | 7 | 9 | -22.2% |
| Auctioneer | 6 | 6 | 0% |
| Cosmetology operator instructor | 5 | 6 | -16.7% |
| Combative sports second | 5 | 0 | - |
| Maintenance electrician | 4 | 2 | 100% |
| Appliance installer | 4 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Water well driller/pump installer | 3 | 3 | 0% |
| Cosmetology esthetician/manicure salon | 3 | 3 | 0% |
| Barber shop | 3 | 0 | - |
| Property tax consultant | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Property tax appraiser | 2 | 0 | - |
| Journeyman sign electrician | 2 | 3 | -33.3% |
| Driver education and safety Instructor | 2 | 3 | -33.3% |
| Cosmetology manicurist/esthetician | 2 | 1 | 100% |
| Barber manicurist | 2 | 0 | - |
| Appliance installation contractor | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| VSF employee | 1 | 2 | -50% |
| Used auto parts recycler | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Service contract provider | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Residential wireman | 1 | 2 | -50% |
| Master sign electrician | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Electrical sign contractor | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Cosmetology mini salon | 1 | 3 | -66.7% |
| Barber instructor | 1 | 0 | - |
| Apprentice sign electrician | 1 | 0 | - |
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