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 second quarter if they are not renewed.
Professional licenses set to expire in Bowie County (Q2 2022)
| Type of License | Licenses number (current period) | Licenses number (same period last year) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology operator | 49 | 63 | -22.2% |
| Journeyman electrician | 30 | 26 | 15.4% |
| Apprentice electrician | 25 | 22 | 13.6% |
| A/C technician | 25 | 37 | -32.4% |
| A/C contractor | 22 | 22 | 0% |
| Cosmetology beauty salon | 17 | 14 | 21.4% |
| Cosmetology manicurist | 14 | 13 | 7.7% |
| Tow truck operator (incident management) | 11 | 11 | 0% |
| Master electrician | 10 | 10 | 0% |
| Cosmetology mini salon | 9 | 3 | 200% |
| Electrical contractor | 6 | 7 | -14.3% |
| Cosmetology operator instructor | 6 | 5 | 20% |
| Dual shop | 4 | 4 | 0% |
| Barber, class A | 4 | 7 | -42.9% |
| Cosmetology esthetician | 3 | 8 | -62.5% |
| Barber shop | 3 | 1 | 200% |
| Property tax appraiser | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Electrical sign contractor | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Cosmetology manicurist/esthetician | 2 | 1 | 100% |
| Cosmetology esthetician/manicure salon | 2 | 3 | -33.3% |
| Auctioneer | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Apprentice sign electrician | 2 | 0 | - |
| Appliance installer | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Water well driller/pump installer apprentice | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| VSF employee | 1 | 3 | -66.7% |
| Used auto parts recycler | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Registered accessibility specialist | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Professional employer organization | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Master sign electrician | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Elevator contractor | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Cosmetology manicure salon | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Combative sports contestant | 1 | 0 | - |
| Barber school | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Barber instructor | 1 | 0 | - |
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