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 a variety of health professions and related facilities in Texas.
The licenses listed in the table below will expire in the first quarter if they are not renewed.
Professional licenses set to expire in Brazoria County (Q1 2021)
| Type of License | Licenses number (current period) | Licenses number (same period last year) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice electrician | 443 | 486 | -8.8% |
| Cosmetology operator | 279 | 261 | 6.9% |
| Journeyman electrician | 150 | 155 | -3.2% |
| A/C technician | 89 | 103 | -13.6% |
| Master electrician | 71 | 70 | 1.4% |
| A/C contractor | 68 | 64 | 6.3% |
| Cosmetology manicurist | 47 | 68 | -30.9% |
| Barber, class A | 40 | 26 | 53.8% |
| Electrical contractor | 37 | 32 | 15.6% |
| Cosmetology esthetician | 36 | 32 | 12.5% |
| Cosmetology beauty salon | 28 | 41 | -31.7% |
| Tow truck operator (incident management) | 27 | 29 | -6.9% |
| Devices | 20 | 7 | 185.7% |
| Cosmetology manicurist/esthetician | 20 | 20 | 0% |
| Property tax appraiser | 14 | 16 | -12.5% |
| Cosmetology esthetician/manicure salon | 14 | 13 | 7.7% |
| Water well driller/pump installer | 12 | 10 | 20% |
| Dual shop | 12 | 2 | 500% |
| Cosmetology mini salon | 11 | 28 | -60.7% |
| Tow truck operator (consent tow) | 10 | 9 | 11.1% |
| Journeyman industrial electrician | 9 | 6 | 50% |
| VSF employee | 8 | 6 | 33.3% |
| Maintenance electrician | 8 | 8 | 0% |
| Driver education and safety Instructor | 7 | 10 | -30% |
| Cosmetology operator instructor | 7 | 10 | -30% |
| Cosmetology esthetician salon | 6 | 3 | 100% |
| Appliance installer | 6 | 7 | -14.3% |
| Journeyman sign electrician | 5 | 3 | 66.7% |
| Residential wireman | 4 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Cosmetology eyelash extension specialist | 4 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Barber shop | 4 | 7 | -42.9% |
| Barber mini shop | 4 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Apprentice sign electrician | 3 | 11 | -72.7% |
| Used auto parts recycler | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Combative sports second | 2 | 5 | -60% |
| Combative sports contestant | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Behavior analyst | 2 | 0 | - |
| Auctioneer | 2 | 3 | -33.3% |
| Appliance installation contractor | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Tow truck operator (private property) | 1 | 2 | -50% |
| Service contract provider | 1 | 0 | - |
| Registered accessibility specialist | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Qualified elevator inspector | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Master sign electrician | 1 | 0 | - |
| Dual mini shop/salon | 1 | 4 | -75% |
| Distributor/wholesaler/jobber | 1 | 0 | - |
| Cosmetology private school | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Cosmetology manicure salon | 1 | 0 | - |
| Cosmetology hair weaver | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Barber instructor | 1 | 0 | - |
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