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 Matagorda County
| Type of License | Licenses number (August 2021) | Licenses number (August 2020) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Electrician | 14 | 22 | -36.4 |
| Cosmetology Operator | 8 | 13 | -38.5 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 8 | 9 | -11.1 |
| Master Electrician | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| A/C Contractor | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Property Tax Appraiser | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| A/C Technician | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician/Manicure Salon | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Devices | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| VSF Employee | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Property Tax Assessor/Collector | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist/Esthetician | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Water Well Driller/Pump Installer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Distributor/Wholesaler/Jobber | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Dual Shop | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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