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Minimum Sanctions for Some Violations by Educators

October 15, 2024Professional License Defense

Are There Minimum Mandatory Sanctions for Some Violations by Educators Under Texas Law?

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) licenses, oversees, and regulates Texas teachers, superintendents, and other education professionals. This agency ensures that these professionals comply with the laws and regulations that apply to them. The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) is the TEA division that handles educator disciplinary proceedings and determines appropriate sanctions if a licensed educator has violated an applicable rule or law. If you face a complaint or disciplinary proceedings before the TEA, your first call...

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Report Malpractice Suits to the TMB

October 13, 2024Professional License Defense

Do Physicians Have to Report Medical Malpractice Suits to the Texas Medical Board?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates physicians. As part of its duties, the TMB receives complaints about physicians, investigates those complaints, and brings formal disciplinary action against physicians as needed. Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before the TMB can be a significant step in reaching a positive outcome in your case. Therefore, if you are facing disciplinary investigations, complaints, or formal proceedings before the Board, you should...

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TDLR Issues

October 11, 2024Professional License Defense

TDLR Issues 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

All individuals holding occupational licenses and certifications issued by the state must follow certain laws and rules. The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) is the state agency that licenses and regulates various occupations. Therefore, TDLR also receives complaints about these licensees and brings disciplinary actions against them to enforce rules and laws if necessary.  Disciplinary complaints may lead to sanctions that adversely affect your career. In severe cases, you could even face a...

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What Are the Telehealth Rules

October 09, 2024Professional License Defense

What Are the Telehealth Rules for Health Professions Regulated by the TDLR?

Earning health professions licenses or certificates regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requires substantial time and training. The potential sanctions of a complaint and disciplinary proceedings against your license, which can result when you violate a rule or law applicable to your profession, can be severe. Therefore, you must be fully aware of all the laws and rules you must follow, including those related to the provision of telehealth services in...

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Reporting Arrests to the Board of PT Examiners

October 07, 2024Professional License Defense

Reporting Arrests to the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TBPTE) licenses and regulates physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) to ensure they comply with all applicable laws and rules. As an integral part of its responsibilities under state law, the TBPTE receives and investigates complaints against licensees and initiates disciplinary action if needed. Disciplinary proceedings can seriously affect your professional license. Therefore, if you receive a complaint against your license, we urge you to seek assistance...

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Disciplinary Sanctions for Barbers and Cosmet

October 07, 2024Professional License Defense

Potential Disciplinary Sanctions for Barbers and Cosmetologists

An experienced barber or cosmetologist license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP can represent your interests in any proceedings before the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR). We can review the licensure issues that your case involves and work to develop strategies to resolve those issues most effectively. Whether you are facing licensure issues or disciplinary proceedings, you will benefit from the services of an barber or cosmetologist license defense lawyer to protect your career....

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September 10, 2024Professional License Defense

IOLTA Accounts: What Texas Lawyers Need to Know

Licensed attorneys are subject to various rules and laws applicable to their profession, which include the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. Lawyers may face disciplinary action before the State Bar of Texas if they violate any rules or laws related to Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Account (IOLTA).   Suppose the State Bar finds that you committed a violation, whether it involves IOLTA or another rule or law. In that case,...

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Understand Complaint Process Before BHEC

September 08, 2024Professional License Defense

Understanding the Investigation and Complaint Process Before Texas BHEC

The Texas Behavioral Executive Council (BHEC) regulates and monitors marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, and social workers in Texas. As such, BHEC receives, processes, and investigates all complaints against these behavioral health professionals. If necessary, BHEC pursues formal disciplinary action against professionals for violating the rules and laws that govern them.  A professional counselor license defense attorney can assist you through the complaint process and any subsequent disciplinary proceedings you may face. Together, you...

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Sanctions Architects Face in Disciplinary Proceedings

September 06, 2024Professional License Defense

Sanctions that Architects May Face in Disciplinary Proceedings

The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) licenses and regulates architects, registered interior designers, and landscape architects throughout Texas. As a result, all complaints against architects and related professionals go to TBAE for investigation. The Board also files formal disciplinary charges when warranted, handles contested proceedings, and works to resolve these disciplinary proceedings. As disciplinary proceedings can result in severe sanctions, you should not hesitate to contact an experienced architect license defense lawyer for assistance...

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Sanctions in Proceedings Before the TREC

September 04, 2024Professional License Defense

Determining Sanctions in Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas Real Estate Commission

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the state agency that licenses and regulates real estate professionals. One of TREC’s primary purposes is to ensure that these professionals comply with all applicable laws and rules. Violations of these laws or rules can lead to disciplinary proceedings and severe sanctions. As a result, all real estate professionals must be fully aware of and follow the laws and rules that govern their profession.  If you face disciplinary...

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