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December 02, 2024License Defense Posts

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 Posts

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 Posts

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 Posts

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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September 18, 2024License Defense Posts

Criminal History and Licensing for Professional Counselors

The Texas Behavioral Executive Council (BHEC) regulates and monitors various behavioral health professionals, including professional counselors. Applicants must undergo a criminal background check as part of the licensing process. Individuals with a criminal history may encounter difficulties obtaining a license to become a professional counselor, depending on the nature of their criminal history and various factors related to those circumstances. Fortunately, BHEC has a process by which they will evaluate your criminal history in advance...

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September 15, 2024License Defense Posts,Medical License Defense Posts

Potential Sanctions Against PAs by the Texas Medical Board

The Texas Physician Assistant Board (the Board) licenses and regulates Texas physician assistants (PAs). The Board is a part of the Texas Medical Board, a larger state agency. As part of its duties, the Board receives complaints about PAs, investigates those complaints, and brings formal disciplinary action against PAs as needed. Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before the Board can be a significant step in reaching a positive outcome...

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September 12, 2024License Defense Posts

Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Criminal Conduct

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) licenses and regulates professional engineers and land surveyors to ensure they comply with all applicable laws and rules. As an integral part of its responsibilities under state law, the TBPELS receives and investigates complaints against licensees and initiates disciplinary action if needed. Disciplinary proceedings can seriously affect your professional engineer or land surveyor’s license. Therefore, if you receive a complaint against your license, we urge you...

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September 09, 2024License Defense Posts

Common Licensing Problems for Texas Electricians

An experienced electrician license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP can represent your interests in licensure proceedings before the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR). We can review the licensure issues that your case involves and work to strategize the most effective means of resolving those issues. Whether you are facing licensure issues or disciplinary proceedings, you will benefit from the services of an electrician license defense lawyer to protect your career. We can provide...

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Expect When Receive a Complaint Teaching License

September 07, 2024License Defense Posts

What to Expect When You Receive a Complaint Against Your Teaching Certificate

Texas teachers, superintendents, and other education professionals are subject to the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) oversight. This agency not only licenses teachers and educational professionals but regulates them to ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to their profession. The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) is the TEA division that handles educator disciplinary proceedings. Under Texas law, the SBEC has the authority to discipline teachers who violate these laws, which can lead to serious consequences. If...

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Proposed Rules Changes for Texas Veterinarians

September 03, 2024License Defense Posts

Proposed Rules Changes for Texas Licensed Veterinarians

All licensed professionals are subject to certain laws and rules that apply to their professions. The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME), currently under the administrative umbrella of the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) by state law, is the state agency that licenses and regulates veterinarians. As a result, TBVME also receives complaints about veterinarians and initiates enforcement actions against them for violations of rules and laws as needed. Violations of rules...

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