There were 22 professional licenses held by individuals and organizations from Castro County are set to expire during the second quarter of 2021, a 4.3-percent decrease from the same quarter of the previous year, according to data from the DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit.
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 second quarter if they are not renewed.
Professional licenses set to expire in Castro County (Q2 2021)
| Type of License | Licenses number (current period) | Licenses number (same period last year) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| A/C contractor | 4 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Water well driller/pump installer | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| Master electrician | 3 | 4 | -25% |
| Devices | 3 | 0 | – |
| Electrical contractor | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Cosmetology operator | 2 | 4 | -50% |
| Apprentice electrician | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| Water well driller/pump installer apprentice | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Cosmetology beauty salon | 1 | 0 | – |
| A/C technician | 1 | 1 | 0% |
