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Regulatory and Criminal Law Consequences

July 28, 2024Professional License Defense

Regulatory and Criminal Law Consequences of Real Estate Inspection Fraud

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the state agency that licenses various real estate professionals, including inspectors, and ensures that they follow all relevant laws and rules. Violations of these laws or rules can lead to disciplinary proceedings and severe sanctions. As a result, all real estate inspectors must keep up to date with changes in the laws and rules that govern their profession, including those related to real estate inspection fraud.  If you...

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July 26, 2024Professional License Defense

TDLR Releases FY 2023 Annual Report of Health Occupations Licensing and Complaint Data

The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) is a state agency that licenses and regulates many occupations requiring licenses or certifications. The occupations that TDLR monitors for compliance with applicable laws include several health occupations, such as dieticians, midwives, and podiatrists, among others. As part of its duties under state law, the TDLR receives and investigates complaints against licensees and initiates disciplinary action if needed.  After you have completed the education and training to obtain...

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Understanding the TALCB Audit Process for Appraiser Trainees

July 24, 2024Professional License Defense

Understanding the TALCB Audit Process for Appraiser Trainees and License or Certification Applicants

Becoming an appraiser in the state of Texas is a multi-faceted process consisting of education, training, examination, and a background check and history review. All these steps toward licensing or certification take place through the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB), the same agency that regulates and monitors licensed and certified appraisers for compliance with applicable laws. An appraiser license defense attorney can assist you with any impediments that you may encounter during the licensing...

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Complaints Against Funeral Directors What You Need to Know

July 20, 2024Professional License Defense

Complaints Against Licensed Funeral Directors: What You Need to Know

As a licensed funeral director, you are subject to various rules and laws that govern your profession. You may face disciplinary action before the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC) if you violate any of those rules or laws. If the TFSC finds that you have violated a rule or law, you can face potential severe sanctions that may permanently impact your license and career. Therefore, you need strong legal representation during these proceedings to protect...

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The Complaint Process Before the Texas Optometry Board

July 07, 2024Professional License Defense

The Complaint Process Before the Texas Optometry Board

The Texas Optometry Board (the Board) has jurisdiction over licensed optometrists in Texas. The Board monitors these licensees to ensure compliance with the laws and rules regulating their profession. As such, the Board receives, investigates, and prosecutes licensees when complaints arise alleging that they have violated the rules or laws they are subject to.  Getting legal representation in disciplinary proceedings before the Board can be key to a positive outcome in your case. As a...

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When Does the State Office of Administrative Hearings Become Involved

July 05, 2024Professional License Defense

When Does the State Office of Administrative Hearings Become Involved with a Professional License Disciplinary Case?

All licensed professionals must follow the specific laws and rules that apply to their professions. Licensing boards and agencies monitor licensed professionals for compliance with those rules. Violations of rules and laws related to professional practices can lead to disciplinary complaints and sanctions that can adversely affect your career. In severe cases, you could even face a license suspension or revocation, which affects your ability to keep your job and support yourself.  Although Texas licensing...

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How to Handle the Informal Settlement Conference in a Licensing Board Proceeding

July 03, 2024Professional License Defense

How to Handle the Informal Settlement Conference in a Licensing Board Proceeding

Earning a professional license comes from completing an often years-long process involving education, practical work experience, and license exams. However, the pressure continues once you have obtained your license. Even once you have your license, you must still maintain continuing education requirements, follow various rules and regulations, and periodically meet certain requirements to renew it. If you violate those rules, you can be subject to licensing board investigations and disciplinary proceedings. The outcome of a...

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Potential Types of Licensing Board Sanctions in Disciplinary Cases

July 02, 2024Professional License Defense

Potential Types of Licensing Board Sanctions in Disciplinary Cases

As a licensed professional, you are subject to the rules and laws governing your profession. You can face disciplinary action before your licensing board if you violate any of those rules or laws. The sanctions you may face from your licensing board can be quite severe, ranging from a reprimand or minor corrective actions to losing your professional license. As a result, you need strong legal representation during these proceedings to protect your license and...

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Potential Sanctions that Teachers May Face in Disciplinary

July 01, 2024Professional License Defense

Potential Sanctions that Teachers May Face in Disciplinary Proceedings

Texas teachers, principals, and other educational professionals are subject to the Texas Board of Education (TEA) licensing requirements. The State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC), a TEA division, regulates and monitors these licensed professionals for compliance with laws and regulations related to them. As a result, SBEC receives all complaints against licensees and takes disciplinary action against them as needed.  An experienced teaching license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP will represent you in your disciplinary...

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What is the Pre-Employment Affidavit the Texas Education Code Requires for Some Educator Positions

May 13, 2024Professional License Defense

What is the Pre-Employment Affidavit the Texas Education Code Requires for Some Educator Positions?

The Texas Board of Education (TEA) licenses teachers and other educators nationwide. The TEA also monitors these professionals for compliance with TEA rules and applicable state laws. Violating these rules or laws can result in disciplinary proceedings before the TEA’s State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) and endanger your professional license. A teaching license defense lawyer can represent your interests in these disciplinary proceedings and help you resolve them as positively as possible. Situations in...

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