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 Tarrant County
| Type of License | Licenses number (August 2021) | Licenses number (August 2020) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology Operator | 534 | 517 | 3.3 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 374 | 408 | -8.3 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 220 | 237 | -7.2 |
| Cos Mini Salon | 208 | 164 | 26.8 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 203 | 202 | 0.5 |
| A/C Technician | 194 | 191 | 1.6 |
| A/C Contractor | 127 | 123 | 3.3 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 115 | 95 | 21.1 |
| Electrical Contractor | 57 | 62 | -8.1 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 56 | 68 | -17.6 |
| Master Electrician | 55 | 51 | 7.8 |
| Barber, Class A | 50 | 44 | 13.6 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Consent Tow) | 48 | 35 | 37.1 |
| Devices | 41 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Manicurist/Esthetician | 37 | 44 | -15.9 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 32 | 28 | 14.3 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician/Manicure Salon | 26 | 16 | 62.5 |
| Dual Shop | 21 | 34 | -38.2 |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 21 | 31 | -32.3 |
| Dual Mini Shop/Salon | 16 | 0 | Increase |
| Residential Wireman | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Appliance Installer | 12 | 13 | -7.7 |
| Driver Education and Safety Instructor | 11 | 13 | -15.4 |
| Used Auto Parts Recycler | 11 | 12 | -8.3 |
| VSF Employee | 10 | 15 | -33.3 |
| Barber Shop | 8 | 18 | -55.6 |
| Barber Mini Shop | 8 | 7 | 14.3 |
| Water Well Driller/Pump Installer | 7 | 9 | -22.2 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician Salon | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Auctioneer | 7 | 6 | 16.7 |
| Maintenance Electrician | 6 | 8 | -25 |
| Appliance Installation Contractor | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Property Tax Appraiser | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Apprentice Sign Electrician | 5 | 9 | -44.4 |
| Cosmetology Eyelash Extension Specialist | 5 | 7 | -28.6 |
| Cosmetology Private School | 4 | 3 | 33.3 |
| Master Sign Electrician | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical Sign Contractor | 3 | 2 | 50 |
| Registered Accessibility Specialist | 3 | 2 | 50 |
| Behavior Analyst | 2 | 22 | -90.9 |
| Property Tax Consultant | 2 | 11 | -81.8 |
| Elevator Contractor | 1 | 4 | -75 |
| Barber Instructor | 1 | 4 | -75 |
| A/C CE Provider | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Barber School | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Property Tax Assessor/Collector | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Manicure Salon | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrician CE Provider | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Auctioneer CE Provider | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cosmetology CE Provider | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Contract Provider | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Esthetic Instructor | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Vocational/High School | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Private Property) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Junior College | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Journeyman Sign Electrician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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