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 Wood County (Q1 2021)
| Type of License | Licenses number (current period) | Licenses number (same period last year) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology operator | 24 | 34 | -29.4% |
| A/C technician | 12 | 12 | 0% |
| Apprentice electrician | 11 | 13 | -15.4% |
| Master electrician | 10 | 9 | 11.1% |
| Cosmetology beauty salon | 8 | 5 | 60% |
| Journeyman electrician | 7 | 8 | -12.5% |
| Electrical contractor | 7 | 6 | 16.7% |
| Cosmetology manicurist | 7 | 4 | 75% |
| Barber, class A | 5 | 0 | - |
| A/C contractor | 5 | 4 | 25% |
| Tow truck operator (incident management) | 4 | 1 | 300% |
| Water well driller/pump installer apprentice | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| Barber shop | 3 | 1 | 200% |
| Devices | 2 | 0 | - |
| Cosmetology operator instructor | 2 | 0 | - |
| Cosmetology manicure salon | 2 | 0 | - |
| Auctioneer | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Water well driller/pump installer | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Registered accessibility specialist | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Qualified elevator inspector | 1 | 0 | - |
| Master sign electrician | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Electrical sign contractor | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Dual shop | 1 | 0 | - |
| Cosmetology eyelash extension specialist | 1 | 0 | - |
| Appliance installation contractor | 1 | 0 | - |
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