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August 03, 2019Posts

Penalties for Sanitation Violations – Texas Cosmetologists

In Texas, Cosmetologists and businesses that offer cosmetology services are regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). Cosmetology includes professional skills in hair care, skincare, cosmetics, manicures and pedicures, and certain hair removal services. Individual cosmetologists and cosmetology establishments are required to be licensed by the TDLR. Violation of the Rules pertaining to the TDLR's cosmetology program can lead to the imposition of administrative sanctions and/or administrative penalties. 16 Tex. Admin. Code...

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August 02, 2019Posts

TX Professional License Defense Lawyer

You earned a professional license in Texas. You may have undergone years of training. When your professional license is under attack by a state agency or licensing board, you are understandably under a lot of stress. Complaints and subsequent investigations can harm your reputation, and possibly lead to suspension or revocation of your license. When someone files a formal complaint that could threaten your license and your career, you need to take strong, immediate legal...

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August 01, 2019Posts

Physical Therapists and the Grounds for Disciplinary Action, Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (Board) licenses the state's physical therapists. The Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (Executive Council) provides administrative oversight to the Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and the Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners. Under the Texas Administrative Code, the Board "has the authority to deny an applicant a license or to suspend or revoke a license, to reprimand or otherwise discipline...

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July 31, 2019Posts

Criminal Conviction Guidelines Issued by the Texas Department of License and Registration (TDLR)

The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) is tasked with regulating more than forty professions in Texas. The agency handles enforcement issues and establishes criteria for licensure, including criminal conviction guidelines for each program it administrates. The Texas Occupations Code mandates that licensing agencies shall issue guidelines, which "must state the reasons a particular crime is considered to relate to a particular license and any other criterion that affects the decisions of the licensing...

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July 30, 2019Posts

Determining TDLR Administrative Penalties: What Factors Does the Department Consider?

The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) licenses and regulates over forty professions in Texas. As the licensing body, the agency handles complaints against licensees and is empowered to impose sanctions against those it licenses, including administrative penalties for alleged rule violations. Pursuant to the Texas Occupations Code, §51.302(c), the TDLR established an enforcement plan that provides ranges of penalties that apply to specific alleged violations, along with the criteria the agency will use...

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July 29, 2019Posts

What Can I Do If I Disagree with the Licensing Boards Decision?

If after a complaint investigation and litigation, you disagree with the outcome of a licensing board's case against you, then you can pursue your right to appeal the decision. What Can I Do If I Disagree with the Licensing Boards Decision? If a Texas licensing board or other Texas administrative agency has found that you violated the law, board rules, or are guilty of other misconduct, you have the right to appeal the licensing board's...

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July 28, 2019Posts

Responsibilities of Licensed Breeders in Texas

Dog and cat breeders in Texas are required to be licensed. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is the regulatory body responsible for the licensure and enforcement of Texas breeders. Responsibilities of Licensed Breeders in Texas Licensed breeders have a number of responsibilities and standards of care to which they must adhere. Failure to comply with the Licensed Breeders Administrative Rules can lead to administrative sanctions and penalties and/or license suspension or revocation....

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July 26, 2019Posts

RN Delegation of Nursing Tasks to Unlicensed Personnel, Texas Rules

Texas Registered Nurses (RNs) must adhere to delegation rules regarding tasks completed by unlicensed personnel. The fact is that it is not uncommon to have disagreement between a patient or client and a registered nurse as to what tasks can and should be properly delegated. The practice of nursing requires substantial specialized judgment and skill, and every nurse licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is responsible for applying the minimum standards of nursing...

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July 25, 2019Posts

How Long Will it Take to Conclude a Legal Proceeding Filed by the Texas Medical Board?

When you are facing an investigation from the Texas Medical Board into allegations of wrongdoing, it's understandable you want the matter dealt with as quickly as possible. How Long Will it Take to Conclude a Legal Proceeding Filed by the Texas Medical Board? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question as it depends entirely on the circumstances of the case. While some cases can be handled swiftly, some cases can take many months,...

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July 24, 2019Posts

Texas Medical Board Enforcement Statistics, FY 2018

Recent enforcement statistics of complaints and investigations against Texas doctors and medical professionals licensed by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) are available. Agency statistics are published annually and can be located on the TMB's website here. Texas Medical Board Complaint Statistics, FY 2018 Total complaints filed against TMB licensees have been on the rise for the past five years. As reported in the Texas Medical Board Statistics, Fiscal Years 2009-2018, in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018,...

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