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 third quarter if they are not renewed.
Professional licenses set to expire in Panola County (Q3 2021)
| Type of License | Licenses number (current period) | Licenses number (same period last year) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology operator | 24 | 23 | 4.3% |
| Electrical contractor | 5 | 5 | 0% |
| Cosmetology beauty salon | 5 | 2 | 150% |
| A/C contractor | 5 | 5 | 0% |
| Master electrician | 4 | 5 | -20% |
| A/C technician | 4 | 4 | 0% |
| Devices | 3 | 0 | - |
| Apprentice electrician | 3 | 4 | -25% |
| Water well driller/pump installer | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Journeyman electrician | 2 | 4 | -50% |
| Cosmetology esthetician | 2 | 1 | 100% |
| Barber shop | 2 | 0 | - |
| VSF employee | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Used auto parts recycler | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Registered accessibility specialist | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Property tax assessor/collector | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Elevator contractor | 1 | 0 | - |
| Driver education and safety Instructor | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Distributor/wholesaler/jobber | 1 | 0 | - |
| Cosmetology manicurist | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Auctioneer | 1 | 1 | 0% |
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