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 Palo Pinto County
| Type of License | Licenses number (August 2021) | Licenses number (August 2020) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology Operator | 10 | 16 | -37.5 |
| Master Electrician | 5 | 6 | -16.7 |
| A/C Contractor | 4 | 3 | 33.3 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 4 | 3 | 33.3 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Consent Tow) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| A/C Technician | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Electrical Contractor | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Auctioneer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| VSF Employee | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Barber School | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Devices | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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