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July 05, 2022 Articles

What Types of Crimes Can Endanger My Teaching License ?

The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) is responsible for investigating and disciplining teachers and other educators for misconduct. SBEC also has the power to prohibit a teacher from teaching while they investigate allegations of misconduct, depending on how severe the allegations are. Not all misconduct allegations lead to the loss of your teaching license or other types of discipline. However, some forms of misconduct, including a conviction for some crimes, can lead to the...

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July 04, 2022 Articles

What Agency Regulates and Investigates Complaints Against Social Workers ?

Social workers devote themselves to working on behalf of those who often need help the most in our society. Their tireless dedication fills a void for many people who have no one to advocate for them. However, even social workers are not immune from complaints from others claiming that they haven’t done their jobs right. Even if you think there is no basis for the complaint against you, you must take it seriously. You worked...

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July 03, 2022 Articles

What is a Criminal History Evaluation Letter ?

Although you may be planning for a specific career, you might be concerned that your criminal background will keep you from obtaining the professional or occupational license that you need. The Texas legislature has created a way to find out whether you qualify for some of these licenses based on your criminal background. Getting this information upfront can help you avoid spending time and money working toward a career for which you may be unable...

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July 02, 2022 Articles

What Professions Do the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Oversee ?

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regulates and licenses dozens of occupations through its governing board, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation. In addition, this agency provides oversight and handles complaints for a broad range of occupations. The goal of this agency is to protect the health and safety of citizens who use services from those working in these occupations. Programs that TDLR Licenses and Regulates The programs that TDLR licenses and...

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July 01, 2022 Articles

What Are the Different Types of Sanctions that an Attorney Can Receive for Misconduct ?

The Chief Disciplinary Counsel (CDC) of the State Bar of Texas receives grievances or complaints about professional misconduct from members of the public about licensed attorneys. If the CDC determines that the attorney has violated the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, the attorney can face various sanctions. Grievance Procedures When the CDC receives a written grievance, they make an initial determination as to whether the grievance alleges violations of professional ethics rules for attorneys....

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May 21, 2022 Nursing License Defense

What Is a Nursing Peer Review Committee in Texas?

A nursing peer review committee aims to determine if an entity (such as a hospital or nursing home) should report an incident involving a nurse to the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) for professional misconduct or licensure violations. An employer can take disciplinary action against a nurse regardless of the outcome of the peer review. The peer review process exclusively deals with BON reports, or where a BON report already has occurred, with reporting findings...

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May 20, 2022 Articles

Handling a Complaint Against Your Land Surveyor License

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) handles the licensing, complaint, and disciplinary process for professional engineers and land surveyors. TBPELS accepts complaints from any members of the public about these licensed professionals, investigates those complaints, and takes disciplinary action when warranted. Reviewing Complaints When TBPELS receives a complaint about a professional engineer or land surveyor, it reviews the complaint for jurisdiction, completeness, and evidence of a violation of a rule or...

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May 19, 2022 Medical License Defense

Examples of Disciplinary Actions by the Texas Medical Board

Complaints and disciplinary proceedings against medical professionals by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) can result in many sanctions. These sanctions differ according to the severity of the conduct involved, the professional's prior disciplinary history, and other factors. However, some of the potential sanctions that you can receive can impact your ability to continue working in the medical profession. As a result, you should take all complaints against your license seriously and get immediate legal advice...

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May 18, 2022 Articles

Case Study for Doctor #M8869

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) issued a suspension after determining that a licensed physician’s continuation in the practice of medicine was a continuing threat to the public welfare. Previous Disciplinary History Doctor #M8869 primarily practices medicine in the state of Texas as an anesthesiologist and has a lengthy disciplinary history. In 2018, the TMB issued an Agreed Order requiring him to document that a chaperone was present during any examination of a female patient, complete...

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May 17, 2022 Vocational License Defense

Does Your Law Firm’s Advertisement Violate Texas Rules?

Rule 7 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct governs lawyer and law firm advertisements, or “communications concerning a lawyer’s services.” The Texas Supreme Court approved amendments to these rules on July 1, 2021. These amendments were the first major overhaul to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct in more than a decade. A major goal of these amendments was to modernize the rules for the digital age. Violating these rules can result...

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