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October 30, 2019Posts

Texas Legislative Bills Amend Nursing Practice Act

The 86th Texas Legislature passed numerous bills that affect licensure regulation in Texas. Specifically, the Legislature passed bills the amend the Texas Nursing Practice Act. Nursing Peer Review Determination House Bill 2410 relates to a request for a nursing peer review determination under the Texas Nursing Practice Act, Texas Occupations Chapter 301. As of September 1, 2019, a nurse is authorized to request a nursing peer review committee determination by orally notifying the nurse's supervisor...

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October 29, 2019Posts

Required Human Trafficking Prevention Training for Texas Health Care Practitioners

Texas health care professionals and certain employees of health care facilities are now required to take human trafficking prevention training. Pursuant to Texas House Bill 2059, a health care practitioner shall successfully complete a training course on identifying and assisting victims of human trafficking approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. HB 2059 was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on June 10, 2019, and became effective on September 1, 2019. Completion of an...

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October 28, 2019Posts

TDLR Adopts Revised Enforcement Plan

The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) recently adopted a revised enforcement plan. The TDLR regulates dozens of professionals and industries across Texas and has the authority to impose disciplinary action against its licensees, including penalties and fines. The new enforcement plan addresses sanctions that may be imposed. The adopted amendments were established to comply with Texas Occupations Code addressing administrative penalties. The relevant code sections read: "The commission shall by rule or by...

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October 01, 2019Posts

Defending Your Professional License

Our law firm helps professionals, like you, keep their licenses when those licenses are under attack by a state agency or board. If you have received a licensing complaint, BERTOLINO LLP can help. We represent licensed professionals across the entire State of Texas. Our honest, experienced attorneys will fight aggressively on behalf of your license and reputation. Defending Your Professional License The lawyers of BERTOLINO LLP have successfully helped clients throughout Texas in cases involving...

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September 30, 2019Posts

Medical Board Defense Lawyer TX

Doctors and surgeons must adhere to rigorous professional standards in Texas. As a highly skilled medical professional, we know you have spent years training in your field and devoted time and resources to becoming the best physician you can be. The fact is, even a single complaint against your medical license can put all that you have worked for in jeopardy. But you do not have to allow a complaint filed by a patient or...

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September 27, 2019Professional License Defense Posts

5 Things To Know When A Complaint is Filed Against Your Occupational License

It is a notice dreaded by any licensed professional: a complaint has been filed against you with your licensing board. If you are on the receiving end of such a notice from a Texas licensing board or other state agency, there are things you need to know. 5 Things To Know When A Complaint is Filed Against Your Occupational License When someone lodges allegations of misconduct against you, your license, livelihood, and reputation are on...

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September 26, 2019Professional License Defense Posts

How Many Agencies Has the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission Abolished?

Created in 1977 by the Texas Legislature, the Sunset process questions the success of and the continued need for certain agencies that carry out the responsibilities of state government. The Sunset process gives an in-depth review of the state agency to determine if the functions are still relevant, if it is successfully carrying out its mission, and in what ways the agency could operate more efficiently. The Texas Sunset Act applies to about 140 agencies...

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September 25, 2019Posts

Texas Dental Board New Rules on Nitrous Oxide Administration by Dental Assistants

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) has jurisdiction over licensed dentists, dental hygienist, registered dental assistants, and dental laboratories in the State of Texas. It establishes standards for the practice of dentistry in Texas and enforces the Dental Practice Act and other statutes relating to the practice of dentistry. Nitrous Oxide Administered Dental Assistants Effective September 1, 2019, dental assistants wishing to obtain Nitrous Oxide Monitoring registration must: Pay an application fee. Provide...

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September 24, 2019Posts

Texas Physician Health Program (TXPHP) Participant Compliance

The Texas Physician Health Program (TXPHP) is an independent program that serves TMB applicants and licensees affected by substance use disorders, physical illness and impairment, or psychiatric conditions. It functions in cooperation with existing entities within the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. The program's mission is to protect the health of Texans and to promote medical excellence by...

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Complaints against law enforcement officers the texas commission on law enforcement cannot investigate

September 23, 2019Posts

Complaints Against Law Enforcement Officers the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Cannot Investigate

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE or the Commission) regulates law enforcement personnel, police officers, corrections officers, and public security officers in Texas. TCOLE issues licenses to applicants who meet the statutory standards and investigates certain complaints made against Texas law enforcement officers. The Commission has the authority to investigate complaints against law enforcement officers for: Jurisdictional complaints resolved: 6,487 An alleged violation of a law or rule relates to licensing, certification or appointment;...

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