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 Hopkins County (Q1 2020)
| Type of License | Licenses number (current period) | Licenses number (same period last year) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology operator | 19 | 5 | 280% |
| Electrical contractor | 10 | 0 | Increase |
| Apprentice electrician | 10 | 12 | -16.7% |
| Master electrician | 8 | 0 | Increase |
| Journeyman electrician | 8 | 0 | Increase |
| A/C technician | 8 | 1 | 700% |
| Dual shop | 6 | 0 | Increase |
| Property tax appraiser | 5 | 1 | 400% |
| A/C contractor | 5 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology manicurist | 3 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology beauty salon | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| Barber, class A | 3 | 0 | Increase |
| Auctioneer | 3 | 1 | 200% |
| VSF employee | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Tow truck operator (incident management) | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Licensed breeder | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| CS second | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology esthetician/manicure salon | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Used auto parts recycler employee | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Used auto parts recycler | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology operator instructor | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology manicurist/esthetician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology manicure salon | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology esthetician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Barber instructor | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Tow truck operator (consent tow) | 0 | 1 | Decrease |
| Cosmetology mini salon | 0 | 1 | Decrease |
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