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 Lubbock County
| Type of License | Licenses number (August 2021) | Licenses number (August 2020) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology Operator | 88 | 91 | -3.3 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 51 | 58 | -12.1 |
| Cos Mini Salon | 28 | 35 | -20 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 28 | 32 | -12.5 |
| A/C Technician | 27 | 26 | 3.8 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 21 | 26 | -19.2 |
| A/C Contractor | 19 | 18 | 5.6 |
| Electrical Contractor | 18 | 20 | -10 |
| Master Electrician | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Water Well Driller/Pump Installer | 11 | 8 | 37.5 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 10 | 8 | 25 |
| Barber, Class A | 6 | 12 | -50 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Consent Tow) | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 5 | 4 | 25 |
| VSF Employee | 4 | 5 | -20 |
| Barber Mini Shop | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician/Manicure Salon | 4 | 2 | 100 |
| Residential Wireman | 4 | 1 | 300 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Auctioneer | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Registered Accessibility Specialist | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 3 | 1 | 200 |
| Dual Shop | 2 | 6 | -66.7 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist/Esthetician | 2 | 4 | -50 |
| Property Tax Appraiser | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Property Tax Collector | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Education and Safety Instructor | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Apprentice Sign Electrician | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Devices | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Barber Shop | 1 | 4 | -75 |
| Property Tax Assessor/Collector | 1 | 2 | -50 |
| Used Auto Parts Recycler | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Journeyman Sign Electrician | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Appliance Installer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Master Sign Electrician | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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