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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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July 01, 2019Posts

Unpaid Student Loans Shouldn’t Prevent Hardworking People From Entering Workforce

Imagine you are a 25-year old woman who has completed a degree program to become a massage therapist. You are excited to get your career underway, not just because you will be able to start earning a great living but because, quite simply, you have to. In order to earn your degree, you have had to incur thousands of dollars in student debt. But there’s a catch — the state you live in won’t let...

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May 21, 2019Posts

Medical License Defense: Planning Ahead

As a doctor you help people during their most vulnerable times. The important and sensitive nature of your work means that at some point a patient, or their family member, may become upset with you. Their agitation may escalate to filing a formal complaint against you with the Texas Medical Board (TMB). The complaint may be baseless, or there may be extenuating circumstances. Whatever the reason is behind a complaint, it's a critical moment in...

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May 20, 2019Posts

Complaints Against Texas Real Estate Sales Agents On the Rise

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) regulates the real estate profession in Texas. It has jurisdiction over real estate sales agents, brokers, and real estate inspectors. TREC is the licensing entity that handles complaints lodged against real estate license holders. Anyone can lodge a complaint against a licensee, however, TREC cannot accept anonymous or unsigned complaints. The Commission investigates complaints made against the professionals it licenses for alleged violations of Texas law, The Real Estate...

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May 19, 2019Posts

Texas Dental Board Procedures Encourage Settlement of Contested Disciplinary Matters: Informal Disposition and Mediation

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) is the regulatory agency for dentistry and has jurisdiction over licensed dentists, dental hygienist, registered dental assistants, and dental laboratories in the State of Texas. The TSBDE's mission is "to protect the public health and safety and promote high quality and safe dental care by providing enforcement, licensing, peer assistance, and related information services to licensees and their patients." All complaints submitted to the TSBDE are reviewed...

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