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 Victoria County
| Type of License | Licenses number (August 2021) | Licenses number (August 2020) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology Operator | 31 | 32 | -3.1 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 14 | 12 | 16.7 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 10 | 26 | -61.5 |
| A/C Contractor | 9 | 8 | 12.5 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 8 | 14 | -42.9 |
| Master Electrician | 8 | 9 | -11.1 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 5 | 4 | 25 |
| Devices | 5 | 0 | Increase |
| Electrical Contractor | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| A/C Technician | 3 | 4 | -25 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 3 | 2 | 50 |
| Cos Mini Salon | 2 | 4 | -50 |
| VSF Employee | 2 | 3 | -33.3 |
| Auctioneer | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist/Esthetician | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Barber, Class A | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Electrical Sign Contractor | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician/Manicure Salon | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Consent Tow) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Appliance Installation Contractor | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Used Auto Parts Recycler | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Water Well Driller/Pump Installer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Property Tax Appraiser | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Residential Wireman | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Barber Shop | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Esthetician Salon | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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