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November 30, 2024 Professional License Defense

Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation Enforcement Actions

Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) certifies, monitors, and regulates all childcare providers in the state. These providers include childcare administrators, child-placing agency administrators, and center-based childcare operations, all of which must maintain certain requirements to remain eligible for various permits and licenses. Complaints against any childcare providers can result in disciplinary proceedings that can lead to the loss of licenses and permits, as well as other sanctions. If you are facing a complaint that someone...

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November 29, 2024 Professional License Defense

TREC Adopts Proposed Changes to Contract Form, New Broker Succession Rule

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) licenses and regulates real estate agents and brokers, as well as other real estate-related professionals. As part of its duties, different committees at TREC also work on proposed changes to rules and forms used in the real estate industry. Most recently, the Broker-Lawyer Committee (BLC) recommended several changes to the TREC contract forms. TREC also adopted a new broker succession rule at its August meeting. Experienced legal counsel can...

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TDLR Amends Rules Pathway to Residential Wireman License

November 28, 2024 License Investigation

TDLR Amends Rules to Provide New Pathway to Residential Wireman License

An experienced occupational license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP can represent your interests in any proceedings before the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR). TDLR licenses, oversees, and regulates various occupations, including residential wireman licensure. Licensure proceedings may include the denial of an initial license, disciplinary complaints against an existing licensee, or denial of the renewal of an existing license. We can review the licensure issues that your case involves and work to develop...

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Grounds for the Texas BON to Refuse to Renew Your Nurse License

November 27, 2024 Uncategorized

Grounds for the Texas Board of Nursing to Refuse to Renew Your Nursing License

The Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) regulates and monitors various types of licensed nurses. As a nurse, you must periodically renew your nursing license. However, if TBON accuses you of violating a rule or law that governs the nursing profession, one potential sanction is that TBON may refuse to renew your nursing license. A nursing license defense attorney can help you navigate your disciplinary proceedings and work to salvage your license and career. Reasons for TBON...

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November 26, 2024 Professional License Defense

DWIs and Your Professional License

Various state licensing boards and agencies license, oversee, and regulate different types of Texas professionals. These agencies ensure that these professionals comply with the laws and regulations that apply to them. The enforcement divisions of their respective licensing board agencies become involved upon receipt of complaints that licensed professionals have violated laws or regulations concerning their profession. One common ground for disciplinary complaints is a criminal arrest or conviction, including for a common criminal offense...

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What is the Role of an Admin Law Judge at the SOAH

November 25, 2024 Professional License Defense

What is the Role of an Administrative Law Judge at the State Office of Administrative Hearings?

Many disciplinary proceedings for licensed professionals in Texas are resolved by informal agreements with their state licensing boards or agencies. These agreements may result in non-disciplinary corrective action or disciplinary action with stated penalties, depending on the severity of the violation. However, in some cases, the parties cannot agree to resolve the case. When the case is contested, and attempts to reach an agreement have failed, most licensing boards forward cases to the Texas State...

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November 24, 2024 Medical License Defense

What are Prescriptive Authority Agreements and How Do They Work?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates physicians and other medical professionals. As part of its duties, the TMB receives complaints about physicians allegedly violating the laws and rules that govern them. It also brings formal disciplinary action against physicians as needed. While complaints may cover various types of violations, one such area that may result in complaints is prescriptive authority agreements. Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before...

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Grounds for Disciplinary Action Pharmacy Techs and Trainees

November 23, 2024 Medical License Defense

Grounds for Disciplinary Action Against Pharmacy Technicians and Trainees

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (the Board) not only licenses pharmacists but also registers pharmacy technicians and trainees. As a result, the Board must ensure that these professionals and trainees follow all applicable laws and rules. Any violations by these individuals can lead to disciplinary proceedings and potentially severe sanctions. Therefore, all pharmacy technicians and trainees must know the laws and rules governing their profession to avoid violating them. If you face disciplinary proceedings...

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November 22, 2024 Professional License Defense

Who Can File a Disciplinary Complaint Against a Licensed Professional?

All individuals holding professional licenses issued by the state must follow certain laws and rules. Licensed professionals must answer to the state agencies that license and regulate their professions. These state agencies receive complaints from various individuals concerning any allegations that licensed professionals have violated the rules that govern them. Disciplinary complaints may lead to sanctions that adversely affect your career. In severe cases, you could even face a license suspension or revocation, which affects...

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Sanctions in Disciplinary Proceedings Before the TSBDE

November 21, 2024 Dental License Defense

Sanctions in Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (the Board) licenses and regulates dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants to ensure they comply with all applicable laws and rules. As an integral part of its responsibilities under state law, the Board 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 from an...

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