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February 20, 2021 Posts

Texas Pharmacists Should Avoid Certain Behavior to Fend Off Complaints

Every Texas pharmacist knows that theirs is a profession that takes a great deal of effort to enter and remains demanding to maintain. From prescription errors to slipping into substance abuse due to easy availability, the practice of pharmacology has a vast number of potential pitfalls, many of which may lead to professional complaints. Such complaints come with the potential for severe discipline doled out by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, including the possibility...

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February 19, 2021 Posts

Texas Physicians Accused of Not Complying with Prescription Delegation Regulations

For physicians in Texas, there are certain regulations in place that decree just how and to whom they may delegate their authority to prescribe medications. The Texas Medical Board, which is charged with oversight of the medical profession, has made these rules quite stringent, as the ability to prescribe medications is one of the key elements to the profession and one that is most ripe for abuse. The only types of professionals to whom a...

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February 18, 2021 Posts

If Your Restaurant is Accused of TABC License Violations

Every establishment in the state of Texas that wishes to serve alcoholic beverages—be the bar, restaurant, or other forum—must gain a permit and license to do so. These licenses are dispensed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, which also serves to regulate the manufacture, importing, transporting and advertising of alcoholic beverages in the state. It also investigates alleged violations of the Alcoholic Beverage Code, which are often brought to its attention by complaints made by...

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February 17, 2021 Posts

Can a Texas Teacher Lose Their Job Because of a Complaint?

From time to time a Texas teacher will find they have been complained about to their licensing Board. These Formal complaints made to the Texas State Board for Educator Certification, a subsidiary organization to the Texas Education Agency, can be made by a member of the public, a fellow teacher, someone in the chain of administrative command—almost anyone, really. And such a complaint can lead to strong disciplinary action against the teacher's license or teacher’s...

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February 16, 2021 Posts

When a Texas Law Enforcement Officer’s Professional License is at Risk

In Texas, professional law enforcement officers are licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. This organization is authorized to investigate complaints against a law enforcement officer in situations in which there is an alleged violation by that law enforcement officer of a law or a rule regarding training, licensing, certification, or the license-holder's appointment. It also handles scenarios where a law enforcement officer has been convicted of a criminal offense or has been placed...

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February 15, 2021 Posts

The Punitive Power of the Texas Medical Board

Physicians and other health care professionals in the state of Texas are subject to the rules and regulations of the Texas Medical Board. Not only does the Board set the standards that prospective practitioners must meet in order to earn their licenses to practice medicine, but it maintains the standards necessary for the ongoing practice of medicine. Every physician must adhere to the standard of care, the rules promulgated by the Board, and the laws...

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February 14, 2021 Professional License Defense

A Brief Description of SOAH Hearings

The Texas State Legislature in 1991 passed a law creating the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings, or SOAH. It is meant to be an independent forum, under a banner of neutrality, before which legal and agency disputes between the general public and agencies, as well as Texas licensing boards, can be reviewed and decided. Its purpose is to mete out efficient legal decisions in a timely manner, having viewed them from an objective and...

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February 13, 2021 Posts

When a Texas Pharmacist is Accused of Error in Releasing Medication

The pharmacists of Texas get a lot of education and jump through numerous hoops in order to obtain their licenses to practice pharmacology. They are professionals of the highest order. Yet, on occasion, an improper dispensation of medication occurs—often referred to as a "medication error." Mistakes are made in any profession, and health care is no exception. It should come as no surprise to a practicing pharmacist that an error in dispensing medication may result...

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February 12, 2021 Posts

What Happens After a Texas Veterinarian Receives Notice of a Complaint

Veterinarians in Texas go through years of education and training to obtain the chops to do the job. And at the end of this long, arduous process comes licensure. The organization that licenses Veterinarians in Texas is the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, which also maintains the integrity of the profession by accepting and prosecuting formal complaints made against licensed practitioners. A complaint can, at times, result in the loss of a veterinarian's license....

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February 11, 2021 Professional License Defense

When a Texas Chiropractor is Accused of Unprofessional Conduct

In the state of Texas, chiropractors are licensed by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, an agency whose mission is to "promote, preserve, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Texas by licensing skilled professionals and enforcing standards of practice." A major means it uses to enforce its dictates is by accepting formal complaints from the public and others within the profession against its licensees who are alleged to have broken...

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