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 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 Wilson County (Q1 2020)
| Type of License | Licenses number (current period) | Licenses number (same period last year) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice electrician | 40 | 11 | 263.6% |
| Cosmetology operator | 26 | 3 | 766.7% |
| Journeyman electrician | 24 | 4 | 500% |
| Master electrician | 14 | 0 | Increase |
| Property tax appraiser | 8 | 0 | Increase |
| Electrical contractor | 7 | 2 | 250% |
| A/C contractor | 7 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology beauty salon | 5 | 2 | 150% |
| Cosmetology mini salon | 5 | 0 | Increase |
| A/C technician | 5 | 1 | 400% |
| Cosmetology esthetician | 3 | 0 | Increase |
| Barber, class A | 3 | 0 | Increase |
| Water well driller/pump installer apprentice | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Tow truck operator (incident management) | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Property tax assessor/collector | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology manicurist | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Water well driller/pump installer | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Tow truck operator (consent tow) | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Qualified elevator inspector | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Master sign electrician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Maintenance electrician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Journeyman sign electrician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology manicure salon | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology esthetician/manicure salon | 1 | 2 | -50% |
| Cosmetology esthetician salon | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Auctioneer | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Appliance installer | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Appliance installation contractor | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Dual shop | 0 | 2 | Decrease |
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