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 various health professions and related facilities in the State of Texas.
The licenses listed in the table below will expire in August if they are not renewed.
Professional licenses set to expire in Cooke County
| Type of License | Licenses number (August 2021) | Licenses number (August 2020) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology Operator | 8 | 12 | -33.3 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 8 | 7 | 14.3 |
| A/C Contractor | 4 | 5 | -20 |
| Master Electrician | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 3 | 1 | 200 |
| A/C Technician | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Property Tax Collector | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| VSF Employee | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 1 | 3 | -66.7 |
| Electrical Contractor | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Auctioneer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Property Tax Appraiser | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist/Esthetician | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Water Well Driller/Pump Installer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Devices | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Barber, Class A | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Esthetician/Manicure Salon | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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