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 June if they are not renewed.
Professional licenses set to expire in Orange County
| Type of License | Licenses number (June 2022) | Licenses number (June 2021) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Operator | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 21 | 20 | 5 |
| A/C Technician | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 7 | 0 | Increase |
| Master Electrician | 5 | 7 | -28.6 |
| A/C Contractor | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 4 | 3 | 33.3 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 3 | 2 | 50 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician/Manicure Salon | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 1 | 3 | -66.7 |
| Electrical Contractor | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Education and Safety Instructor | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Appliance Installation Contractor | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Dual Shop | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Eyelash Extension Specialist | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Manicurist/Esthetician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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