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September 17, 2024Misconduct

What is the Texas Education Agency’s “Do Not Hire” Registry and What Effect Does It Have on My Teaching Career?

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. They also administer the Do Not Hire Registry, a database of individuals disqualified from employment in public schools.  If you face a complaint or disciplinary proceedings before the TEA,...

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September 16, 2024License Investigation

Common FAQs for New Community Pharmacy Owners to Remain Compliant

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) licenses and regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies throughout Texas. New and existing pharmacies must take particular care to comply with the myriad of state and federal regulations that govern their operations. All complaints against these professionals and pharmacies go to TSBP for investigation. TSBP also files formal disciplinary charges when warranted, handles contested proceedings, and works to resolve these disciplinary proceedings. As a result, you should not...

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September 15, 2024License Defense Lawyer Texas,Medical License Defense

Potential Sanctions Against PAs by the Texas Medical Board

The Texas Physician Assistant Board (the Board) licenses and regulates Texas physician assistants (PAs). The Board is a part of the Texas Medical Board, a larger state agency. As part of its duties, the Board receives complaints about PAs, investigates those complaints, and brings formal disciplinary action against PAs as needed. Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before the Board can be a significant step in reaching a positive outcome...

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September 14, 2024License Investigation

TREC Complaints and Real Estate Inspectors

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) licenses and regulates various real estate professionals, including real estate inspectors. As a result, TREC must ensure that these professionals follow all applicable laws and rules. Any violations by real estate inspectors can lead to disciplinary proceedings and potentially severe sanctions. As a result, all real estate inspectors must be knowledgeable about and follow the laws and rules that govern their profession.   If you face disciplinary proceedings before TREC,...

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September 13, 2024Medical License Defense

Understanding Disciplinary Proceedings Against Speech-Language Pathologists

All licensed professionals must follow certain laws and rules applicable to their professions. The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) is the state agency that licenses and regulates speech-language pathologists. Therefore, TDLR also receives complaints about speech-language pathologists 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 license suspension or revocation,...

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September 12, 2024License Defense Lawyer Texas

Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Criminal Conduct

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) licenses and regulates professional engineers and land surveyors to ensure they comply with all applicable laws and rules. As an integral part of its responsibilities under state law, the TBPELS receives and investigates complaints against licensees and initiates disciplinary action if needed. Disciplinary proceedings can seriously affect your professional engineer or land surveyor’s license. Therefore, if you receive a complaint against your license, we urge you...

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September 11, 2024Vocational License Defense Posts

Understanding Potential Sanctions Against Your Acupuncturist License

Earning an acupuncturist license requires a substantial amount of time and training. The potential sanctions of a complaint and disciplinary proceedings against your license can be severe. As a result, when you are notified that the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners (TSBAE), which is a division of the Texas Medical Board (TMB), has received a complaint against you, you may feel a great deal of stress and anxiety about the potential consequences. An acupuncturist...

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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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September 09, 2024License Defense Lawyer Texas

Common Licensing Problems for Texas Electricians

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

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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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