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December 11, 2018Posts

Common Mistakes Licensees Make When A Complaint is Filed

Receiving a notice that a complaint has been filed against you with your licensing board can be devastating. The fact is that even a single complaint can put your license, livelihood, and reputation at risk. Texas licensing boards have the power to take a number of disciplinary actions, such as license revocation, suspension, or probation. With so much at stake, we urge you to seek the counsel of an experienced license defense attorney as soon...

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December 07, 2018Posts

Tow Truck Operator Licenses – What You Need to Know in Texas

All tow truck operators in Texas must be licensed. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDRL) is the state agency tasked with licensing and regulating tow truck drivers. There are three different types of two operator licenses: Incident Management Tow Operator License: The Incident Management License allows a driver to perform incident management towing, private property towing and consent towing. Private Property Tow Operator License: The Private Property License allows private property towing and...

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December 06, 2018Posts

Is Fingerprinting Now Required for All Texas Veterinarians?

Texas law now requires all licensed veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs), and licensed equine dental providers (EDPs) to submit fingerprints to the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Veterinary Licensing Act § 801.267. The fingerprints will be used to perform a criminal history record check. New applicants have been required to submit fingerprints with their application as of October 1, 2018. Applicants for license renewal must submit fingerprints, beginning with licenses expiring in January 2019....

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December 04, 2018Posts

Texas Podiatrists: New Rules for TDLR’s Podiatric Medicine Program

In 2017 the Texas Podiatric Medicine Program was transferred from the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (TSBPME) to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The TDLR has since adopted new rules for the Podiatric Medicine Program, effective November 1, 2018. The TDLR states: "The adopted new rules are substantively similar to the rules under the TSBPME, but the rules have been reorganized and simplified for readability." New Rules for TDLR's Podiatric...

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December 03, 2018Posts

What Does it Means to Voluntarily Surrender a Medical License? Texas Medical Board

A licensee of the Texas Medical Board (TMB) has the right to voluntarily surrender his or her medical license. The circumstances of surrender will dictate whether the license can be considered for reinstatement in the future. Relinquishment by Licensee Under TMB rules, a licensee may voluntarily relinquish "his or her license to practice medicine in Texas for any reason, without compulsion." 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 196.1(a)(1). A request to cancel or relinquish a license...

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November 30, 2018Posts

Medication Errors: Joint Position Statement of the Texas Board of Nursing & Board of Pharmacy

Errors in prescribing or administering medications are serious problems and can endanger the lives of patients. "Medication errors" occur when a drug has been inappropriately prescribed, dispensed, or administered. The fact is, medication errors may occur in any health care setting. The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) and the Texas State Board of Pharmacy issued a joint Position Statement addressing medication errors. The Boards issued the joint statement "for the purpose of increasing awareness of...

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November 23, 2018Posts

Defending Your Restaurant Against TABC License Violation Allegations

The alcoholic beverage industry is regulated by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). TABC is responsible for permitting and licensing restaurants, bars, and other establishments that plan to serve alcohol. TABC also regulates sales, taxation, manufacturing, importing, transporting, and advertising of alcoholic beverages in Texas. If a complaint is brought against your restaurant, TABC will investigate the alleged violations of the Alcoholic Beverage Code and is authorized to suspend alcohol permits. The following are the...

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November 20, 2018Posts

Dietitians & Telehealth: What Texas Dietitians Need to Know

The Dietitians program of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regulates dietitians in Texas. A license is not required to use the title "Dietitian," however a license is required to use the titles "Licensed Dietitian" or "Provisionally Licensed Dietitian." TDLR recently published information for dietitians who provide telehealth services. Telehealth is health-care services delivered at a different physical location than where the provider is located via information technology, such as video chat. To...

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November 20, 2018Posts

Can a Texas Doctor Get a Suspended Medical License Reinstated?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) regulates the medical profession in Texas. It is responsible for licensing doctors, ensuring compliance with licensure requirements, and the enforcement process when a complaint is lodged against a licensee. If, after due process is afforded, TMB determines that a serious violation of the Medical Practice Act, the standard of care, or a TMB Rule occurred, it has the authority to suspend or revoke a medical license. Can a Texas Doctor...

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November 19, 2018Nursing License,Posts

What Kind of Discipline Can BON Impose for Noncompliance with Continuing Education Requirements?

As a Texas nurse, you must demonstrate competency as part of your continued licensure to practice nursing. One way to demonstrate your continued competency for each two-year licensing period is to complete 20 contact hours of continuing nursing education (CNE) in your area of practice. You must complete your CNE hours within the two-year period immediately preceding your license renewal, beginning with the first day after the renewal month until the last day of the...

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