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 Bell County
| Type of License | Licenses number (August 2021) | Licenses number (August 2020) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology Operator | 95 | 83 | 14.5 |
| Apprentice Electrician | 68 | 51 | 33.3 |
| A/C Technician | 32 | 30 | 6.7 |
| Journeyman Electrician | 28 | 27 | 3.7 |
| Barber, Class A | 21 | 18 | 16.7 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist | 15 | 18 | -16.7 |
| A/C Contractor | 15 | 17 | -11.8 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Incident Management) | 12 | 14 | -14.3 |
| Electrical Contractor | 10 | 9 | 11.1 |
| Master Electrician | 10 | 9 | 11.1 |
| Dual Shop | 9 | 10 | -10 |
| Cos Mini Salon | 9 | 5 | 80 |
| Cosmetology Beauty Salon | 8 | 7 | 14.3 |
| VSF Employee | 8 | 5 | 60 |
| Tow Truck Operator (Consent Tow) | 5 | 3 | 66.7 |
| Cosmetology Operator Instructor | 4 | 5 | -20 |
| Auctioneer | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Water Well Driller/Pump Installer | 4 | 3 | 33.3 |
| Devices | 4 | 0 | Increase |
| Residential Wireman | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Education and Safety Instructor | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Used Auto Parts Recycler | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Esthetician/Manicure Salon | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Barber Shop | 2 | 0 | Increase |
| Behavior Analyst | 1 | 4 | -75 |
| Appliance Installation Contractor | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Appliance Installer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Eyelash Extension Specialist | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Barber School | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Master Sign Electrician | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cosmetology Manicurist/Esthetician | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Property Tax Appraiser | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Distributor/Wholesaler/Jobber | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Tow Truck Operator (Private Property) | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Esthetician Salon | 1 | 0 | Increase |
| Cosmetology Hair Weaver | 1 | 0 | Increase |
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