When faced with a complaint to the Texas Board of Nursing, a licensed nurse is up against a difficult situation from the start, as the identity of the complainant remains confidential in every case. It can be difficult to mount a response when one’s accuser is unknown. But it is not impossible. At least the Board—which, it must be emphasized, was not created for the benefit of nurses but for their regulation on behalf of...
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A formal complaint can be filed against your professional license for alleged violations of the law, alleged violations of the rules of your licensing board, breaches in your duties owed to the public, or other malfeasance. All Texas licensing boards receive complaints against licensees. Each licensing board has its own rules that dictate the complaint resolution process and disciplinary actions that may be imposed. Defending Your Professional License Against Allegations of Misconduct Regardless of the...
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Complaints filed against your professional license are stress-inducing, may feel overwhelming, and can put your career at risk. Certainly, you can defend against any allegation of wrongdoing, and a license defense attorney can help you do so. However, it is indisputable that the best course of action is to avoid complaints in the first place. The fact is that regardless of how careful and meticulous you are, no matter how deeply you understand the rules...
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As a licensed professional, you dedicated significant time to your training to be equipped to properly do your job and help people who require your serves. You have spent years building a solid reputation for being excellent at your job. If a complaint is filed against you with a Texas licensing board or regulatory agency, then all that you have worked for is put in jeopardy. Complaints are filed against all licensed professionals in Texas....
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Elevator and escalator contractors, technicians, and inspectors are regulated in Texas by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Any person who performs installation, repair, testing, or maintenance of an elevator or escalator is required to be registered with the TDLR. Texas elevator law includes Elevator Safety and Licensing Administrative Rules and Elevator Safety and Licensing Health and Safety Code. Elevator contractors have a duty to adhere to these regulations and the TDLR has...
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The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) regulates every aspect of the alcoholic beverage industry in the state, including licensure and enforcement. A major portion of TABC's overall enforcement effort is conducting inspections of licensed retail locations. Location Inspections by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission TABC inspections of licensed retail locations result in a substantial share of the alleged criminal and administrative violations cited by Commission enforcement agents and auditors. The Commission has a duty to...
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The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE or the Commission) regulates law enforcement personnel, police officers, corrections officers, and public security officers in Texas. TCOLE investigates certain complaints made against Texas law enforcement officers and has the authority to revoke or suspend officer licenses. At its June 2019 Commission Meeting, TCOLE issued numerous license actions against Texas law enforcement officers, including: 23 permanent surrenders 4 statutory revocations 10 default suspension orders 2 reprimands for administrative...
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The Texas Medical Board (TMB) maintains public records of disciplinary action it imposed against its licensees. This information is easily accessible on the TMB's website, is published in press releases, and is available in the National Practitioner Data Bank. The availability of adverse records against your medical license means that future patients, prospective employers, or anyone else will be able to see license suspensions, sanctions, or other disciplinary action the TMB orders against you. Even...
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You worked hard for years to become a vocational nurse, registered nurse, or nurse practitioner in Texas. If a complaint is filed against you, your nursing license and career are in jeopardy. Even if you believe you did nothing wrong, it is imperative that you are prepared to properly defend yourself against a Board of Nursing complaint that has been lodged against you. The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is charged with the oversight of...
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The Texas Optometry Board regulates the practice of optometry in Texas and is tasked with establishing procedures and standards for licensure. The Board recently adopted new rules for Texas optometrists, which will soon come into effect. It is important to stay abreast of new laws and rule amendments. As a licensed optometrists, you have a duty to comply with all Board rules, regulations, and other applicable laws. Even a single complaint for an alleged violation...
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