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 Nueces County
| Type of License | Licenses number (June 2022) | Licenses number (June 2021) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Electrician | 76 | 83 | -8.4 |
| Cosmetology Operator | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 46 | 67 | -31.3 |
| A/C Technician | 29 | 22 | 31.8 |
| A/C Contractor | 21 | 20 | 5 |
| Cos Mini Salon | 19 | 28 | -32.1 |
| Barber, Class A | 18 | 30 | -40 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 15 | 23 | -34.8 |
| Master Electrician | 14 | 28 | -50 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 12 | 9 | 33.3 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 9 | 14 | -35.7 |
| Behavior Analyst | 6 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 5 | 12 | -58.3 |
| Electrical Contractor | 5 | 9 | -44.4 |
| Dual Shop | 5 | 4 | 25 |
| Driver Education and Safety Instructor | 5 | 2 | 150 |
| Barber Shop | 5 | 1 | 400 |
| Barber Mini Shop | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Property Tax Appraiser | 4 | 2 | 100 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician/Manicure Salon | 4 | 2 | 100 |
| VSF Employee | 3 | 4 | -25 |
| Professional Employer Organization | 3 | 0 | Increase |
| Barber Manicurist | 2 | 3 | -33.3 |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CS SECOND | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician Salon | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist/Esthetician | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Water Well Driller/Pump Installer | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Auctioneer | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Residential Wireman | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Apprentice Sign Electrician | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Master Sign Electrician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Barber School | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Property Tax Consultant | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| CS CONTESTANT | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Service Technician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Appliance Installer | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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