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 Wichita County
| Type of License | Licenses number (August 2021) | Licenses number (August 2020) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology Operator | 28 | 32 | -12.5 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 25 | 20 | 25 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Electrical Contractor | 14 | 13 | 7.7 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Master Electrician | 11 | 9 | 22.2 |
| A/C Technician | 6 | 8 | -25 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 5 | 7 | -28.6 |
| A/C Contractor | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Devices | 5 | 0 | Increase |
| Driver Education and Safety Instructor | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Barber, Class A | 3 | 2 | 50 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 2 | 7 | -71.4 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Consent Tow) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cos Mini Salon | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Manicurist/Esthetician | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Property Tax Assessor/Collector | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Water Well Driller/Pump Installer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dual Shop | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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