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May 04, 2023DSHS License Defense,License Defense

What Licenses Does Texas Health and Human Services Commission Administer?

As a licensed professional, you must follow all the rules and laws of your job. A complaint against your license can result in disciplinary proceedings against you, which can lead to negative repercussions for your license and your career. Regulatory Powers of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services The Health Care Regulation (HCR) Department of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) licenses and regulates both chemical dependency counselors and sex...

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May 03, 2023Insurance License Defense,License Defense

What Kind of Licenses Does the Texas Department of Insurance Issues and Regulate?

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) licenses and regulates different types of insurance agents, adjusters, and brokers. These professionals can face disciplinary proceedings concerning their licenses if TDI receives complaints against them and finds that they have violated the rules or laws that apply to them. Since the repercussions of these proceedings can be severe, contacting an experienced Texas insurance license defense lawyer should be your first step if you receive notice of a complaint...

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September 15, 2022License Defense

Can a Registered Nurse Work Independently in Texas?

The recent Covid-19 pandemic has exhausted many healthcare workers, causing them to leave hospitals and care facilities at a record rate. In addition to the high level of burnout, many nurses were victims of the disease themselves, causing them to miss work or leave the field entirely. Studies had already predicted shortages of as many as 500,000 nurses by 2030, and the effects of Covid-19 are making the shortfalls much worse. As a result of the disease,...

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September 15, 2022License Defense

How Often do You Have to Renew Your Dental License in Texas?

If you are hoping to renew your dental license in Texas, you should always be prepared to do so every two years. However, you might be surprised at how involved the dental license renewal application process is. It is not uncommon for dentists to have trouble getting their application for license renewal granted by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE). If your dental license has expired or you are running into difficulties getting...

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July 29, 2022License Defense

Defending Your Interpreter’s Certification Against Complaints

As an interpreter, you have completed all the coursework and passed the examinations necessary to obtain your professional certification under Texas law. If you receive notice that someone has filed a complaint against you, you likely feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn first. No matter how unfounded the allegations against you may be, you should always take disciplinary complaints seriously to protect your professional certification and career. Contacting an experienced Texas interpreter’s certification defense...

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April 30, 2019License Defense

4 Reasons to Hire a Professional License Defense Attorney: don’t Face the Board Alone

It's the letter no licensed professional wants to receive: a notice from your licensing board informing you that someone has filed a formal complaint against you. All allegations of professional malfeasance need to be taken seriously. Consult with an experienced professional license defense attorney as soon as you are notified of a pending complaint. You do not have to face the board alone. 4 Reasons to Hire a Professional License Defense Attorney: Your Licensing Board...

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April 27, 2019License Defense

Enforcement Plan of the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR)

The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) regulates dozens of professionals and industries across our state. The agency serves to protect the health and safety of Texans and ensure the people are served by qualified professionals. As the licensing body, the TDLR has the authority to impose disciplinary action against those it licenses, which can include penalties, fines, license restrictions, and even license revocation. TDLR's Enforcement Plan The TDLR's enforcement plan describes the specific...

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August 28, 2017License Defense

How Texas Criminal Charges Can Jeopardize Your Professional License

An arrest or criminal charge can bring many unexpected consequences to a person’s life. But many defendants fail to realize that a criminal case can affect their professional licenses as well. Even without a conviction, criminal charges - or even an arrest - can result in suspension or revocation of a professional license. A Texas professional license defense attorney will protect your vocational interests during this critical time. The Many Types of Professional Licenses There...

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April 27, 2017License Defense

Texas Law Enforcement Officers Facing Formal Complaints

Texans who work in law enforcement have a high calling: keeping our communities safe and maintaining order in society. We understand and appreciate that you have worked hard to become a licensed police officer or corrections officer in Texas. However, a single complaint can destroy your livelihood and all the demanding work you invested in building your career. If your law enforcement license is threatened by a complaint, it is imperative that you take immediate...

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October 06, 2013License Defense

Texas Doctor Liable for Death Due to Sloppy Handwriting

There are certain professions in which you are responsible for the lives of others on a regular basis. Men and women in the military, law enforcement and various medical fields, just to name a few, must make and communicate their decisions carefully. One wrong move or order or command and someone could end up hurt or dead. Some of these circumstances are beyond human control, of course, and death must come to be accepted as...

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