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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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