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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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May 18, 2019Posts

Disciplinary Sanction Guidelines for Texas Doctors

The Texas Medical Board Rules include disciplinary sanction guidelines, designed to provide the TMB with guidance in assessing sanctions against licensees for violations of the Texas Medical Practice Act. 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 190.14. The sanction guidelines are "intended to promote consistent sanctions for similar violations, facilitate timely resolution of cases, and encourage settlements." Id. The purpose of enforcing sanctions is five-fold: protect the public, deter future violations, offer opportunities for rehabilitation, punish violators,...

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May 17, 2019Posts

What Does a Professional License Defense Lawyer Do?

A professional license defense lawyer helps professionals protect their licenses when facing complaints, investigations, or other licensing issues. Professional License defense attorneys handle matters related to administrative law, licensure, grievance complaints, ethics concerns, and other important professional licensing issues. State Licensing Boards Administrative law is a complex and specialized area of law. It essentially encompasses laws that govern the administration and regulation of government agencies. Professional License defense lawyers practice heavily in Administrative Law because...

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May 16, 2019Posts

4 Professional License Defense FAQ’s We Answer For Our Clients

If a complaint has been filed against you and your licensing board is now investigating you, you probably have many questions. Contact a Texas professional license defense attorney as soon as you are notified that a complaint has been lodged against you. An experienced license defense attorney can evaluate the case against you, help you understand what is going to happen and your options, and can defend you against accusations. Our attorneys at BERTOLINO LLP...

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May 15, 2019Posts

Texas Optometry Board Action Plan

The Texas Optometry Board is the state agency authorized to regulate the practice of optometry in Texas. The Board screens applicants for an optometry license, reviews eligibility for license renewal requests, sets fees, and investigates complaints against optometrists. Texas Optometry Board Action Plan In its strategic plan for fiscal years 2019 to 2023, the Board lays out Manage a quality program of examination and licensure. Enforce the Texas Optometry Act. Implement a strategy focused on...

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May 14, 2019Posts

What Constitutes “Misconduct” for Texas Attorneys?

As an attorney, you know you must adhere to the ethical responsibilities of the profession. The Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct define lawyers' responsibilities and proper conduct to maintain the integrity of the profession. The Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure establish the procedures to be used in the professional disciplinary system for Texas attorneys. The Texas Rules of Professional Conduct define proper conduct for purposes of professional discipline. And upholding the rules requires an...

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