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November 28, 2019Posts

Location Inspections by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)

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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November 27, 2019Posts

License Revocation & Suspensions Against Texas Law Enforcement Officers

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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November 26, 2019Posts

How Disciplinary Action Against Texas Doctors is Publicly Reported

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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November 25, 2019Posts

Texas Board of Nursing Complaint Process: Investigation to Resolution

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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November 22, 2019Posts

New Rules for Texas Optometrists

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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November 21, 2019Posts

Texas State Bar Suspends 12 Attorneys

The State Bar of Texas issued a Media Advisory: State Bar of Texas disciplinary actions for October 2019 press release, linking to a public list of disciplinary actions. Twelve Texas attorneys were suspended in October. This volume of attorney suspensions represents a slight decrease from September, when 14 attorneys were suspended by State Bar of Texas. Disciplinary Action: Suspension of Law License Numerous reasons for which the State Bar may impose disciplinary action against a...

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November 20, 2019Posts

Important Rule Changes for Texas Doctors

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) regulates the practice of medicine in Texas. The Board functions to protect the health and welfare of the people of Texas and it carries out its mission by licensing skilled professionals and enforcing standards of practice. To that end, the TMB recently adopted rule amendments that became effective in September, 2019. Medical Records Amendments to the TMB Rules on Medical Records relate to the Transfer and Disposal of Medical Records,...

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November 19, 2019Posts

The TDLR Now Under Sunset Review

The Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the mission and performance of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). What Does the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation do? The TDLR currently administrates over forty programs for professionals and industries in Texas. It provides oversight for a broad range of occupations, businesses, facilities, and equipment. The TDLR's mission is "[t]o earn the trust of Texans every day by providing innovative regulatory solutions for our licensees...

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November 18, 2019Posts

NarxCare and the Prescription Monitoring Program

The Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) collects and monitors prescription data for all Schedule II, III, IV, and V Controlled Substances dispensed by Texas pharmacies or to Texas residents from a pharmacy located in another state. The PMP is a cost-effective tool designed to help control misuse of controlled substances, to preventing drug diversion, and to generate and disseminate information regarding prescription trends. Pharmacies licensed in Texas are required to report the dispensing of all...

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November 15, 2019Posts

BERTOLINO LLP: License Defense Attorneys for Texas Professionals

You earned a professional license in Texas. You may have undergone years of training, but now your future is in jeopardy. When someone files a formal complaint with your licensing board it could threaten your license and career. You need to need to take strong, immediate legal action. Do not erroneously assume the complaint will go away because you believe it does not have any merit. You need to take any complaint against your license...

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