The DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit consists of twenty-three 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 the State of Texas.
The licenses listed in the table below will expire in November if they are not renewed.
Professional licenses set to expire in Guadalupe County during November
| Type of License | Licenses number (November 2019) | Licenses number (November 2018) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology Operator | 44 | 1 | 4300 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 21 | 3 | 600 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 16 | 11 | 45.5 |
| A/C Technician | 15 | 0 | Increase |
| A/C Contractor | 10 | 0 | Increase |
| Electrical Contractor | 7 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 6 | 0 | Increase |
| Barber, Class A | 5 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 4 | 0 | Increase |
| Master Electrician | 3 | 0 | Increase |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist/Esthetician | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Used Auto Parts Recycler Employee | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Cos Mini Salon | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Master Sign Electrician | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Property Tax Appraiser | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Tow Truck Operator (Consent Tow) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Residential Wireman | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Used Auto Parts Recycler | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Dual Shop | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Auctioneer | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Esthetician/Manicure Salon | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Property Tax Assessor/Collector | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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