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What are the most common complaints against texas teachers that lead to license problems

February 09, 2022 Medical License Defense

What Are the Most Common Complaints Against Teachers that Lead to Certification Problems?

Teachers work long hours to educate Texas children and provide them with the tools necessary to function as productive members of society. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has made teaching an even more challenging, exhausting, and thankless job. When you receive notice from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that someone has filed a complaint against you, you need help to protect your teaching license. Authority of the State Board for Educator Certification The State Board for...

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February 07, 2022 Medical License Defense

Complaints Against Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Texas

After spending thousands of hours training to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas, you are now hard at work, building your career. You have dedicated your professional life to helping families stay together and work through their problems. However, when someone files a complaint against you, your license suddenly may be in question. Here’s what you need to know about dealing with a complaint to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council...

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If i am arrested do i have to contact my occupational license board

February 02, 2022 Vocational License Defense

If I Am Arrested, Do I Have to Contact My Licensing Board?

If you were arrested and hold a professional, medical, or vocational license, your license or certification might be at risk. In some cases, you are required to notify your licensing board of an arrest, charge, indictment, or criminal conviction. However, you should never assume that you are required or are not required to report an address. Making either one of these assumptions could cause more harm than good. As a result, if you are in...

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January 31, 2022 Uncategorized

Types of Complaints Handled by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) trains, licenses, and regulates peace officers, county jailers, and telecommunicators. TCOLE can discipline these law enforcement professionals for violations of Chapter 1701 of the Texas Occupations Code, TCOLE Rules, or other applicable laws or rules. Since a TCOLE disciplinary action can lead to a reprimand, license suspension, or revocation, getting legal representation as soon as you become aware of a complaint or investigation can be crucial. Understanding TCOLE...

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January 28, 2022 Medical License Defense

What Sanctions Can I Face if the Texas Medical Board Determines that I have Violated the Texas Occupations Code?

Sanctions from the Texas Medical Board (TMB) can result in a range of disciplinary measures, from license revocation to administrative fines. The TMB may have notified you that you are the subject of an investigation or already determined that you have violated the Texas Occupations Code. No matter what stage your case is at before the TMB, you are likely to benefit from legal advice from the medical license defense attorneys of Bertolino LLP. TMB...

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November 05, 2021 Professional License Defense

The Texas Education Agency Accused me of “Inappropriate Communication with a Student” with my Social Media. What Next?

Teachers have an important job. You work hard to help shape the next generation and give them the skills and knowledge that they need to succeed. Because of just how critical your job is, it’s no surprise that your field is tightly regulated and that there are many rules about how you can conduct yourself. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is primarily responsible for enforcing these rules and regulations, and if you find yourself on...

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November 03, 2021 Professional License Defense

What to do When You Receive a Notice of Investigation from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

If you’re a pharmacist, you have an important job to do and many people to help. Because your job is such a critical one, with the very real possibility of affecting lives, it shouldn’t be a surprise that this is a career field that is tightly regulated and subjected to a significant amount of oversight. When you became a pharmacist, you had to apply to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy to get your license....

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November 01, 2021 Medical License Defense

I Am Under Investigation by the Texas Medical Board for Medical Malpractice. Do I Need an Experienced Lawyer?

The simple answer here is yes. While you are not required to hire a lawyer to defend yourself, you have to ask yourself what your career and professional reputation mean to you. Are they something that you would ever want to risk? If the answer is no, you need to hire an experienced medical license defense attorney. The Texas Medical Board and its Investigation Process Once the Texas Medical Board receives a complaint, it can begin...

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October 29, 2021 Professional License Defense

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is Trying to Impose Monetary Penalties and Sanctions Against Me. What Next?

If you are working in what some would consider a “blue-collar” field, you have likely had to deal with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The TDLR is responsible for regulating a wide range of industries, and whether you are an electrician or an HVAC technician, you may have to answer to them at some point in your career. This department investigates complaints and can level sanctions and other punishments at Texas professionals. We...

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October 27, 2021 Professional License Defense

The Board has Accused Me of Professional Misconduct. What Can I do to Avoid Disciplinary Action?

If you are a licensed professional working in Texas, you have a board or agency that oversees professionals employed in your field. This is true whether you’re a teacher, a pharmacist, or a realtor. These governing bodies all take their jobs protecting Texas consumers and citizens quite seriously, That is why all of these boards have a complaint process. Someone can file a complaint against a professional and that professional can face an investigation, one...

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