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What is Role of an Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and How Are They Regulated by the Texas Board of Nursing?

July 03, 2023Professional License Defense

What is Role of an Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and How Are They Regulated by the Texas Board of Nursing?

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) licenses and regulates all types of nurses in Texas, including Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). Nurses can face disciplinary proceedings concerning their licenses if BON receives complaints against them and finds that they have violated the rules or laws that apply to them. Since the repercussions of these proceedings can be severe, contacting an experienced Texas nursing license defense lawyer should be your first step if you receive notice...

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June 09, 2023Professional License Defense

Handling Complaints Against Instructors and Program Providers of Offender Education Programs

You have worked hard to earn your license as an offender education instructor and/or program provider in Texas. However, a complaint against you could threaten the career that you have worked so hard to build. You have too much at stake to try and handle a complaint and potential disciplinary action on your own. Instead, call an experienced offender education programs license defense lawyer to protect your rights, your license, and your reputation. By getting...

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June 07, 2023Professional License Defense

What is a Proposal for Decision?

Professionals are subject to the laws and rules governing their respective professions. Complaints from clients, patients, or other professionals may lead to disciplinary action against your professional license. In some cases, disciplinary proceedings may lead to an administrative hearing at the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). After a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ) at SOAH, the ALJ may issue a Proposal for Decision (PFD) in your case. Having a professional license defense...

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June 04, 2023Professional License Defense

What are the Changes Ahead for the Barber and Cosmetology Licensing Program?

As a licensed barber or cosmetologist, you must follow all the rules and laws that apply to your profession. A complaint against your license can result in disciplinary proceedings against you, which can lead to negative repercussions for your license and your career. Therefore, if you find yourself in this situation, you should take steps to protect your license by enlisting the help of an experienced barber and cosmetologist license defense lawyer. The Texas Department...

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June 03, 2023Professional License Defense

What is the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations’ Complaint Process Against Massage Therapists?

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses and regulates massage therapists. These professionals can face disciplinary proceedings concerning their licenses if TDLR receives complaints against them and finds that they have violated the rules or laws that apply to them. Since the repercussions of these proceedings can be severe, contacting an experienced Texas massage therapist license defense lawyer should be your first step if you receive notice of a complaint against you.  The...

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June 02, 2023Professional License Defense

How can a Felony Conviction Affect a Professional License?

A felony criminal charge or conviction can result in you losing your professional license or, at the very least, facing disciplinary action against you by your licensing board or agency. An experienced professional license defense lawyer can represent your interests in any disciplinary proceedings resulting from a criminal conviction. We can explain your options and work to achieve a reasonable settlement with the licensing board.  Each Texas licensing board or agency has separate rules concerning...

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May 28, 2023Professional License Defense

Special Requirements for Complaints Against Mental Health Professionals Relating to Court-Ordered Evaluations

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (the Council) is the umbrella agency for various boards that license and regulate mental health professionals in Texas. These professionals include marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, and social workers. If you are one of these professionals and a client files a complaint against you, the appropriate board handles the complaint and any resulting disciplinary proceedings. Any licensed or certified mental health professionals who are facing disciplinary complaints...

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May 24, 2023Professional License Defense

Complaints Against Orthotists and Prosthetists

As a licensed orthotist or prosthetist, you must follow all the rules and laws that apply to your profession. A complaint against your license can result in disciplinary proceedings against you, which can lead to negative repercussions for your license and your career. Therefore, if you find yourself in this situation, you should take steps to protect your license by enlisting the help of an experienced orthotist and prosthetist license defense lawyer. The Texas Department...

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May 19, 2023Professional License Defense

Disciplinary Complaints Before the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners

You have completed your education and earned your professional license to work as a physical or occupational therapist in Texas. However, a complaint against you can potentially threaten your career. You have too much at stake to try and handle a complaint and potential disciplinary action on your own. Instead, call an experienced physical therapist license defense lawyer to assist you in protecting your rights, your license, and your reputation. By getting legal representation, you...

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May 15, 2023Professional License Defense

What Happens if I Receive a Complaint as a Fire Professional?

You’ve worked hard to become a firefighter or other certified fire protection professional and build your career. Unfortunately, you are now facing a complaint against your professional certification for violation of a rule or law that applies to your profession. Even if the complaint is groundless, you must proactively protect your professional certification and career. Contact a fire protection professional certification defense lawyer to help you with the complaint and any disciplinary proceedings before the Texas...

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