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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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What Are the Different Types of Appraisers the TALCB Licenses and Regulates

May 10, 2024Professional License Defense

What Are the Different Types of Appraisers the TALCB Licenses and Regulates?

The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) licenses and regulates various types of appraisers. TALCB's duty, in part, is to ensure licensees follow applicable laws and regulations. As a result, TALCB can pursue disciplinary proceedings and sanctions against appraisers who have violated these laws. The sanctions for violating the rules and laws that govern a professional license, including an appraiser’s license, can be severe. Therefore, consulting an appraiser license defense lawyer to defend your...

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What is the Accountants Confidential Assistance Network

May 09, 2024Accountant License Defense,Professional License Defense

What is the Accountants Confidential Assistance Network?

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) licenses and regulates certified public accountants (CPAs) in Texas. As a result, complaints against these professionals for violations of the Public Accountancy Act or TSBPA rules go to the TSBPA for investigation, evaluation, and initiation of disciplinary proceedings, if necessary.  All too often, complaints and disciplinary proceedings can arise against CPAs who are suffering from alcoholism, substance abuse, depression, or other mental health disorders. Fortunately, the Texas...

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Potential Sanctions by the Texas Optometry Board in Disciplinary Proceedings

May 08, 2024Professional License Defense

Potential Sanctions by the Texas Optometry Board in Disciplinary Proceedings

The Texas Optometry Board (the Board) licenses, monitors, and regulates doctors of optometry. This agency’s job is to ensure that optometrists follow the Texas Optometry Act (the Act) and other rules and laws that govern their profession. As a result, when someone files a complaint against one of these professionals, the Board evaluates, investigates, and processes the complaint.  Failure to comply with these laws can lead to disciplinary action by the Board, including license revocation,...

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Disciplinary Proceedings Before the State Bar of Texas

May 03, 2024Professional License Defense

Disciplinary Proceedings Before the State Bar of Texas

Under Texas law, the State Bar of Texas (the “Bar”) licenses attorneys and is authorized to monitor attorneys for ethical compliance with Bar rules and state laws. The Initiation of Disciplinary Proceedings Before the State Bar of Texas Any member of the public, including other attorneys and judges, can file a formal grievance in writing against an attorney with the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel (CDC) of the State Bar of Texas. The CDC...

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Getting a Criminal History Evaluation Letter from the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

May 02, 2024Professional License Defense

Getting a Criminal History Evaluation Letter from the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC)

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) licenses and regulates several professions. Part of the licensure process involves BHEC performing a criminal background check to ensure applicants are eligible to hold these licenses. Upon request, BHEC will provide potential applicants with criminal history evaluation letters, which can help these individuals determine if BHEC may reject their licensing application based on their criminal history. BHEC is not the only agency to offer criminal history evaluation letters;...

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Probated Suspensions of Your Professional License What You Need to Know

April 27, 2024Professional License Defense

Probated Suspensions of Your Professional License: What You Need to Know

The sanctions for violating the rules and laws that govern your professional license can be severe. A simple misstep or oversight can lead to disciplinary proceedings threatening your license and livelihood. Therefore, consulting a professional license defense lawyer to defend your license is critical to successfully fighting against misconduct allegations.  One potential sanction in professional disciplinary proceedings is license suspension. During a license suspension, which the TMB typically defines for a specific period, you cannot...

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Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

April 26, 2024Accountant License Defense,Professional License Defense

Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) licenses and regulates certified public accountants (CPAs) in Texas. As a result, complaints against these professionals for violations of the Public Accountancy Act or TSBPA rules go to the TSBPA for investigation, evaluation, and initiation of disciplinary proceedings, if necessary. As the consequences of these proceedings can be severe, contacting an experienced Texas CPA license lawyer should be your first step if you receive notice of a...

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Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas Board of Professional Engineers

April 25, 2024Professional License Defense

Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas Board of Professional Engineers

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (PELS) licenses, monitors, and regulates professional engineers and land surveyors. This agency’s job is to ensure that these professionals follow the rules and laws that govern their profession. As a result, when someone files a complaint against one of these professionals, PELS evaluates, investigates, and processes the complaint.  Failure to comply with these laws can lead to disciplinary action by PELS, including license revocation, suspension, or...

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