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 Van Zandt County
| Type of License | Licenses number (August 2021) | Licenses number (August 2020) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology Operator | 15 | 9 | 66.7 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 12 | 10 | 20 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 11 | 14 | -21.4 |
| VSF Employee | 9 | 8 | 12.5 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 8 | 9 | -11.1 |
| Master Electrician | 7 | 6 | 16.7 |
| A/C Contractor | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| A/C Technician | 3 | 4 | -25 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 3 | 2 | 50 |
| Barber, Class A | 3 | 0 | Increase |
| Licensed Breeder | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Used Auto Parts Recycler | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Tow Truck Operator (Consent Tow) | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Auctioneer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Property Tax Collector | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Qualified Elevator Inspector | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Elevator Contractor | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Water Well Driller/Pump Installer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Journeyman Sign Electrician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Manicurist/Esthetician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Electrical Contractor | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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