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 Cameron County
| Type of License | Licenses number (August 2021) | Licenses number (August 2020) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Electrician | 101 | 155 | -34.8 |
| Cosmetology Operator | 88 | 100 | -12 |
| A/C Technician | 24 | 26 | -7.7 |
| Barber, Class A | 16 | 15 | 6.7 |
| A/C Contractor | 16 | 15 | 6.7 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 13 | 18 | -27.8 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 13 | 17 | -23.5 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 13 | 7 | 85.7 |
| Electrical Contractor | 11 | 13 | -15.4 |
| Master Electrician | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 10 | 13 | -23.1 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 8 | 6 | 33.3 |
| Dual Shop | 6 | 14 | -57.1 |
| Property Tax Appraiser | 6 | 5 | 20 |
| VSF Employee | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Devices | 5 | 0 | Increase |
| Apprentice Sign Electrician | 4 | 3 | 33.3 |
| Barber Shop | 4 | 3 | 33.3 |
| Cos Mini Salon | 4 | 0 | Increase |
| Driver Education and Safety Instructor | 3 | 6 | -50 |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Used Auto Parts Recycler | 2 | 3 | -33.3 |
| Auctioneer | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Water Well Driller/Pump Installer | 1 | 3 | -66.7 |
| Electrical Sign Contractor | 1 | 3 | -66.7 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Consent Tow) | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Maintenance Electrician | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Master Sign Electrician | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Barber Instructor | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician/Manicure Salon | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist/Esthetician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| CS REFEREE | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Registered Accessibility Specialist | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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