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 Potter County (Q2 2022)
| Type of License | Licenses number (current period) | Licenses number (same period last year) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology operator | 82 | 93 | -11.8% |
| Apprentice electrician | 60 | 55 | 9.1% |
| Journeyman electrician | 58 | 67 | -13.4% |
| Cosmetology manicurist | 33 | 31 | 6.5% |
| Master electrician | 29 | 28 | 3.6% |
| A/C contractor | 29 | 28 | 3.6% |
| A/C technician | 25 | 25 | 0% |
| Cosmetology beauty salon | 12 | 14 | -14.3% |
| Tow truck operator (incident management) | 10 | 6 | 66.7% |
| Barber, class A | 10 | 7 | 42.9% |
| Cosmetology esthetician | 7 | 3 | 133.3% |
| Water well driller/pump installer | 6 | 7 | -14.3% |
| Electrical contractor | 6 | 5 | 20% |
| Auctioneer | 6 | 6 | 0% |
| VSF employee | 4 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Tow truck operator (consent tow) | 4 | 5 | -20% |
| Journeyman sign electrician | 4 | 2 | 100% |
| Cosmetology esthetician/manicure salon | 3 | 1 | 200% |
| Cosmetology esthetician salon | 3 | 1 | 200% |
| Electrical sign contractor | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Driver education and safety Instructor | 2 | 1 | 100% |
| Cosmetology mini salon | 2 | 0 | - |
| Used auto parts recycler | 1 | 0 | - |
| Residential wireman | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Property tax appraiser | 1 | 2 | -50% |
| Polygraph examiner | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Master sign electrician | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Cosmetology operator instructor | 1 | 3 | -66.7% |
| Cosmetology manicure salon | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Appliance installer | 1 | 0 | - |
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