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January 25, 2025License Defense

Advertising Rules for Optometrists

The Texas Optometry Board (“the Board”) is the state agency that handles licensing and disciplinary matters for optometrists in Texas. Unfortunately, patients, colleagues, and other third parties can report alleged misconduct by optometrists, like all professionals, for alleged misconduct. Complaints handled by the Board may involve any of the rules and laws governing optometrists, including those that involve advertising. Even if the complaint has no merit, receiving a complaint from the Board can be highly stressful....

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Does My Crim Backgrnd Make Me Ineligible for a Psych License

January 24, 2025License Defense

Does My Criminal Background Make Me Ineligible for a Psychologist License in Texas?

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) is the state agency that currently licenses, oversees, and enforces the rules and laws that govern psychologists, among other behavioral health professionals. BHEC will review the criminal background of any individual who applies for a psychologist license. An experienced psychologist license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP can represent your interests in any proceedings that you may face before BHEC, whether they involve initial licensure or a disciplinary complaint....

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January 22, 2025License Defense

Informally Resolving a Complaint Concerning Your Texas Real Estate License

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the state agency in Texas that licenses and regulates real estate professionals, including sales agents, brokers, inspectors, and easement and right-of-way agents. Complaints against these professionals can result in disciplinary proceedings, which, in turn, can lead to significant sanctions and the loss of their licenses. If you are facing a complaint that someone has filed with TREC alleging that you have violated a law or rule related to your profession,...

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December 11, 2024License Defense

Continuing Education Requirements and Your Professional License 2

To maintain their licenses, individuals who hold professional licenses must typically complete a minimum of continuing education hours within a certain timeframe. The amount and subject matter of those education requirements vary according to the profession involved. However, under the disciplinary rules that govern most professions in Texas, failing to complete the required continuing education requirements can lead to disciplinary action against one’s professional license. A Texas professional license defense attorney can help defend you in disciplinary...

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December 10, 2024License Defense

Potential Sanctions for Professional Engineers in Disciplinary Proceedings

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (PELS) is the state agency in Texas that licenses and regulates professional engineers and land surveyors. Complaints against any professional engineers can result in disciplinary proceedings, which, in turn, can lead to significant sanctions and the loss of their licenses. If you are facing a complaint that someone has filed with PELS alleging that you have violated a law or rule related to your profession, you likely need...

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December 05, 2024License Defense

Texas Supreme Court Adopts Amendments to Texas Rules of Professional Conduct

The Texas State Bar licenses and regulates attorneys in Texas. This entity ensures that lawyers follow the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. The Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure govern lawyer disciplinary proceedings that result from violations of the Disciplinary Rules. Any violations of those rules can lead to disciplinary proceedings before the State Bar. As a licensed attorney in the state of Texas, you must keep up to date with any changes in the...

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December 02, 2024License Defense

TDLR Amends Rules for Auctioneers

The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) licenses, oversees, and disciplines various occupations, including auctioneers. As part of its licensing role, TDLR develops rules that govern the auctioneering profession. An experienced occupational license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP can represent your interests in any proceedings that you may face before TDLR. We can review the licensure or disciplinary issues that your case involves and work to develop strategies to resolve those issues most effectively....

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December 01, 2024License Defense

Potential Sanctions for Social Workers in Disciplinary Cases

The Texas Behavioral Executive Council (BHEC) licenses and regulates several kinds of behavioral health professionals, including social workers. These professionals are subject to various rules and laws that govern their profession. If you are accused of violating one of these laws or rules, you may face disciplinary proceedings before the BHEC. A social work license defense attorney can help you navigate your disciplinary proceedings. Together, you can work to maintain your social work license and continue...

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November 19, 2024License Defense

Potential Sanctions in Disciplinary Proceedings Against Chiropractors

Various rules and laws govern licensed chiropractors. The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (“the Board”) monitors chiropractors' compliance with these laws and enforces them as needed. If chiropractors violate applicable rules or laws, they may face disciplinary proceedings before that agency. During these proceedings, you need experienced legal counsel to protect your ability to practice as a chiropractor and/or operate your office. A chiropractic license defense lawyer can represent you before the Texas Board of...

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Disciply Proceedings Before the Board of Chiropractic

October 08, 2024License Defense

What Happens During Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners?

Licensed attorneys are subject to various rules and laws applicable to their profession, which the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (“the Board”) enforces. Chiropractors may face disciplinary proceedings before that agency if they violate applicable rules or laws. You need experienced legal counsel during these proceedings to protect your ability to operate your chiropractic office. A chiropractic license defense lawyer can represent you before the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners in disciplinary proceedings and help...

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