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July 26, 2024 Professional 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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Handling a Complaint Against Your Dental Hygienist License

July 25, 2024 Dental License Defense

Handling a Complaint Against Your Dental Hygienist License

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) has jurisdiction to license and regulate licensed dentists and dental hygienists in Texas. Therefore, the TSBDE receives, investigates, and brings formal disciplinary action against licensees when complaints arise alleging that they have violated the rules or laws that govern their profession.  Getting legal representation in disciplinary proceedings before the Board can be key to a positive outcome in your case. As a result, any licensed optometrists facing...

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Understanding the TALCB Audit Process for Appraiser Trainees

July 24, 2024 Professional 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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TDLR Adopts Rules Changes for Speech-Language Pathologists

July 23, 2024 Medical License Defense

TDLR Adopts Rules Changes for Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers to Comply with FDA Rule

All licensed professionals are subject to certain laws and rules that apply to their professions. The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) is the state agency that licenses, regulates, and monitors speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing instrument fitters and dispensers, among various other professionals.  Violations of rules and laws related to your profession can lead to disciplinary complaints and sanctions that can adversely affect your career. In severe cases, you could even face a...

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Recent TMB Disciplinary Actions

July 22, 2024 Medical License Defense

Notable Texas Medical Board Disciplinary Actions

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) is the state agency that licenses and regulates physicians and various other medical professionals. All complaints against physicians and the other medical professionals go to the TMB for investigation, the filing of formal disciplinary charges when warranted, and resolution of any disciplinary proceedings. As the outcome of disciplinary proceedings can be severe, you should not hesitate to contact an experienced medical license defense lawyer for assistance if you are facing...

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TDLR Adopts Changes to the Rules Concerning Licensing of Midwives

July 21, 2024 License Defense

TDLR Adopts Changes to the Rules Concerning Licensing of Midwives

Earning any type of professional license results from years of studies, practice, and hard work. After you have obtained your license, you continue to work to build your clientele and practice, while still complying with the requirements that govern your professional as necessary to maintain your license. Any violations of these rules can make you subject to licensing board investigations and disciplinary proceedings. The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) regulates midwives in the...

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Complaints Against Funeral Directors What You Need to Know

July 20, 2024 Funeral Service 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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What Duties Does a School District Have to Report School

July 19, 2024 License Defense

What Duties Does a School District Have to Report School Employees to the Texas Education Agency? How Can a Failure to Report Result in Disciplinary Proceedings?

Just as Texas teachers are subject to monitoring and regulation by the Texas Board of Education (TEA), so are school principals and superintendents. In addition to the laws that regulate all education professionals, school officials have duties to report certain incidents involving teachers and other school employees to the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC), a TEA division. SBEC regulates and monitors these certified educational professionals for compliance with laws and regulations that govern their...

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New NLC Rule Requires Nurses Relocating

July 10, 2024 Medical License Defense

New Nurse Licensure Compact Rule Requires Nurses Relocating to Another Compact State to Apply for New License by Endorsement in 60 Days

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is the state agency that licenses all nurses and ensures that they follow all laws and rules related to the profession. Violations of these laws or rules can lead to disciplinary proceedings and severe sanctions. As a result, all nurses must keep up to date with changes in the laws and rules that govern their profession, including rules that affect their license when they move to Texas or another...

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Common Reasons for Disciplinary Actions Against Physical Therapists

July 09, 2024 Medical License Defense

Common Reasons for Board Disciplinary Actions Against Physical Therapists

Texas physical therapists are subject to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE) oversight. This agency not only licenses physical therapists but regulates them to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Under Texas law, ECPTOTE has the authority to discipline licensed physical therapists who violate these laws, which can lead to serious consequences.  If you are facing a complaint or disciplinary proceedings before ECPTOTE, your first call should be...

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