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Consumer complaints department complaints both investigated by the texas department of licensing and registration

August 19, 2019Professional License Defense

Consumer Complaints & Department Complaints: Both Investigated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration

Dozens of professionals in Texas are regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). By statute, the TDLR is mandated to investigate and resolve complaints received against licensees of the programs it administers. Complaints against TDLR licensees can come from a number of places. The three major sources are consumer complaints, internal referrals from routine inspections, and criminal background investigations of applicants and licensees. Consumer complaints and department complaints are both investigated by...

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Texas air conditioning and refrigeration contractor license

August 12, 2019Professional License Defense

Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors in Texas are required to be licensed. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is the regulatory body responsible for licensure and enforcement of Texas air conditioning (A/C) and refrigeration contractors. This program regulates contractors who install, repair or maintain systems related to A/C, refrigeration, or heating. Disciplinary Action & Procedures Air conditioning and refrigeration contractors (A/C contractors) may be subject to disciplinary action by the TDLR. Clients, colleagues,...

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Allegations of misconduct can i convince the licensing board they have no merit

May 22, 2019Professional License Defense

Allegations of Misconduct: Can I Convince the Licensing Board They Have No Merit?

If allegations of misconduct have been filed against you with a professional licensing board, your livelihood, career, and reputation are on the line. It is absolutely necessary that you mount a strong legal defense against the allegations. Hiring a professional license defense attorney immediately after being notified of a pending complaint is one of the best actions you can take to help ensure you receive the best possible outcome in the case against you. Having...

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Facing allegations of misconduct against your professional license

May 07, 2019Professional License Defense

Facing Allegations of Misconduct Against Your Professional License

As a licensed professional you spent significant time getting the education, training, and experience necessary to do your job. In Texas we require our doctors, nurses, pharmacists, chiropractors, cosmetologists, dentists, behavior analysis, dietitians, speech-language pathologists, veterinarians, social workers, and many other professionals to be licensed by the state licensing board or agency tasked with regulating the respective profession or industry. A single complaint filed against your professional license can ruin your career. Facing Allegations of...

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Agent and adjuster licensing in texas 1

April 26, 2019Professional License Defense

Agent and Adjuster Licensing in Texas

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) governs agent and adjuster licensing. The agency's mission is to protect consumers by regulating the insurance industry fairly and diligently, promoting a stable and competitive market, and providing information that makes a difference. Agent licensure in Texas includes: Insurance Service Representative Escrow Officers Title Insurance Risk Manager Funeral, pre-arrangement life General Lines - life, accident, health, and HMO General Lines - property and casualty Personal Lines - property and...

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Behavior analysts now licensed in texas

February 08, 2019Professional License Defense

Behavior Analysts Now Licensed in Texas

As of September 2, 2018, behavior analysts in Texas now require licensure. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regulates and administrates the Behavior Analyst Program. Applied behavior analysis is a clinical practice that requires extensive training and ongoing professional development. The regulatory framework created to oversee behavior analysts is intended to protect consumers, employers, and state agencies from individuals who would otherwise practice applied behavior analysis, but who in the State's opinion, lack...

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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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