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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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Weather modification efforts in texas to produce more rainfall the tdlr issues licenses and permits for weather modification projects

October 31, 2018Professional License Defense

Weather Modification Efforts in Texas to Produce More Rainfall: the TDLR Issues Licenses and Permits for Weather Modification Projects

Weather modification efforts in Texas are regulated by the Texas Department of License and Regulation (TDLR). Individuals and organization who intend to conduct weather modification activities are required to obtain a weather modification license and permit from the TDLR. What is Weather Modification? Weather modification in Texas is meant to produce more rainfall during the growing season. The TDLR describes weather modification as "focused efforts to produce additional rainfall using cloud seeding are widespread in...

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Common issues our professional license defense attorneys handle

October 27, 2018Professional License Defense

Common Issues Our Professional License Defense Attorneys Handle

Whether you are facing a complaint filed against your license, allegations of misconduct, difficulty obtaining or renewing a license, peer review, or another legal issue involving your professional license, our experienced professional license defense attorneys are available to help you. Here at BERTOLINO, LLP we provide aggressive advocacy for licensed professionals across the entire State of Texas who are facing disciplinary action in front of a licensing board or state regulatory agency. We have successfully...

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4 best practices on the professional licensure process in texas

October 25, 2018Professional License Defense

4 Best Practices on the Professional Licensure Process in Texas

Earning a professional license in Texas takes a significant amount of time and dedicating. Doctors, nurses, lawyers, pharmacists, CPA's, and other professionals spend years pursuing the requisite education, then many more years honing their skills so that they can best serve their community. When seeking professional licensure in Texas, it is important to follow the licensing board's requirements exactly. As professional license defense attorneys, we've helped many clients receive or maintain their license to practice...

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Complaints against texas licensed professional counselors

October 23, 2018Professional License Defense

Complaints Against Texas Licensed Professional Counselors

Professional Counselors in Texas are licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, which is governed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). If a complaint is filed against you with the Board you will be notified and given the opportunity to defend yourself against the allegations. A formal complaint filed with the Board in response to an alleged violation of the law or professional rules can have profound consequences...

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Defending against accusations filed against your professional license

August 14, 2018Professional License Defense

Defending Against Accusations Filed Against Your Professional License

An accusation can be filed against your professional license for alleged violations of the law, alleged violations of the rules of your licensing board, breaches in your duties owed to the public, or other malfeasance. An accusation is lodged in the form of a formal complaint filed with your licensing board. Any individual who holds a professional, medical, or vocational license from a state licensing board, regulatory agency, or commission in Texas may be subject...

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New cit training requirements for texas peace officers

August 13, 2018Professional License Defense

New CIT Training Requirements for Texas Peace Officers

The Texas CIT Association is a nonprofit organization that provides standardized training, support, and education in responding to those affected by mental illness and/or those who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Under Texas Senate Bill 1849 there is new CIT – Crisis Intervention Training – regarding Texas peace officer training. The previous 16-hour CIT training requirement ceased to exists on April 1, 2018. It is replaced with the new 40-hour CIT training requirement. How...

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Texas realtors how the code of ethics complaint process works

August 07, 2018Professional License Defense

Texas Realtors: How the Code of Ethics Complaint Process Works

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the regulatory body for all real estate professionals in Texas, including real estate sales agents, brokers, and real estate inspectors. TREC was established by the Texas Legislature. This is the licensing entity in Texas that handles complaints lodged against any professional real estate license holder. The Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) is a professional membership association. Its mission is to promote and protect private-property ownership and rights, keep...

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