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Clarifications regarding opioid prescribing for texas doctors

February 06, 2019Professional License Defense

Clarifications Regarding Opioid Prescribing for Texas Doctors

Experts say our nation is entrenched in an opioid epidemic. Law enforcement agencies, the Texas legislature, and the Texas Medical Board (TMB) are heavily focused on addressing the epidemic. Last year the TMB implemented new rules regarding pain management clinics and utilization of opioid antagonists. The TMB enforces its stringent regulations on medical professionals who prescribe opioids to their patients. Clarifications Regarding Opioid Prescribing for Texas Doctors Changing regulations, strict prescribing guidelines, and heightened scrutiny...

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How do i know if a complaint is filed against my professional license

January 14, 2019Professional License Defense

How Do I Know If a Complaint Is Filed Against My Professional License?

As a licensed professional, you worked hard to earn your knowledge, skills, and credentials that allowed you to seek licensure in your profession. Your license is necessary for your career and livelihood. You understand you must protect it, and you also know that no matter how diligent you are, it is possible for a complaint to be filed against you with your licensing board. How Do I Know If a Complaint Is Filed Against My...

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Complaint process against a texas architect

January 11, 2019Professional License Defense

Complaint Process Against Texas Architects

Architects use their talent to transform communities. They bring together art with science to create structurally sound designs that do not pose risks to public safety. The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) regulates the professions of architecture, as well as interior design and landscape architecture. When a complaint is filed against an architect, the TBAE investigates the allegations. Under the Texas Administrative Code, the TBAE has Disciplinary Action Rules specific to each profession it...

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Texas board of professional land surveying in jeopardy sunset advisory commission determines agency cannot effectively regulate land surveyors

January 08, 2019Professional License Defense

Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying in Jeopardy: Sunset Advisory Commission Determines Agency Cannot Effectively Regulate Land Surveyors

The Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying is the regulatory agency for land surveyors in Texas. The Board recently came under review by the Sunset Advisory Commission, which recognized the importance of regulating the profession of land surveying, but found that the Board, as currently structured, cannot effectively regulate land surveyors. This finding means that the Board is at risk of being dismantled. The Sunset Advisory Commission’s findings, the Board's response, and public comments are...

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December 14, 2018Professional License Defense

Changes for Texas ACR Certified Technicians

During the summer, 2018 the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) reviewed its Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (ACR) program rules for re-adoption, revision, or possible repeal. The TDLR is heavily focused on streamlining administration of the programs it regulates.  The agency was tasked with determining if cause for re-adopting the ACR Rules existed by asking three questions of each rule: Is it obsolete? Does it reflect current legal and policy considerations? Is it in...

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Proposed changes to classroom teacher certification standards in texas

December 05, 2018Professional License Defense

Proposed Changes to Classroom Teacher Certification Standards in Texas

The Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) proposes amendments relating to classroom teacher certification standards. The SBEC is authorized by Texas law to ensure all candidates for teacher certification demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to improve the performance of the diverse population of the state. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Based Certification Standards The proposed rule revisions would add the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) based certification standards. Under General Requirements,...

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Board of nursing proposed rule changes relating to continued competency

November 29, 2018Professional License Defense

Board of Nursing Proposed Rule Changes Relating to Continued Competency

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) has proposed amendments to BON rules relating to Continuing Competency. The period for public comment closed on November 11, 2018. The Texas Nurses Association requested that the Board allow additional topics to be credited as Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) and count toward the mandatory continuing education units necessary for licensure renewal. In response, the Board charged the Nursing Practice Advisory Committee with reviewing 22 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 216,...

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Continued training for texas police officers tcole licensee training mandates

November 24, 2018Professional License Defense

Continued Training for Texas Police Officers: TCOLE Licensee Training Mandates

Peace officers in Texas are licensed and regulated by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). TCOLE mandates continued training for all Texas peace officers. To make this mandate clear to all licensees, the TCOLE Rule requiring Continuing Education was updated during the quarterly TCOLE meeting in September 2018. The Rule now includes the statement: "Individuals licensed as peace officers shall complete the legislatively required continuing education program required under this section beginning in the...

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When a complaint has been filed against your professional license

November 17, 2018Professional License Defense

When a Complaint Has Been Filed Against Your Professional License

Many professions require a professional license. If a complaint is filed against your license, it puts your ability to do your job at risk. Complaints and subsequent investigations can harm your reputation and may even lead to suspension or revocation of your license. A single complaint puts your livelihood and career on the line. If you are a licensed professional facing an allegation of misconduct, you need to take the proper steps to defend your...

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Appealing the texas state office of administrative hearings soah

November 15, 2018Professional License Defense

Appealing Decisions from the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)

Dozens of professions are regulated in Texas by licensing boards and state agencies. Doctors are regulated by the Texas Medical Board, attorneys by the State Bar of Texas, and behavior analysts by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDRL), just to name a few. These licensing boards are created by statute and required by law to implement a process to handle complaints filed against licensees. Complaints with sufficient evidence of wrongdoing are most often...

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