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August 14, 2019Posts

$6.3 Million in Penalties Assessed by the Texas Department of Insurance

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) governs agent and adjuster licensing, and company licensing and registration. Its Agent and Adjuster Licensing Office regulates the licensing, registration, and certification of individuals who will sell insurance or adjust property and casualty claims in Texas. Texas insurance premiums in 2017 topped over $160 billion, making Texas the second-largest insurance market in the nation and the eighth largest in the world. The TDI regulates nearly 500,000 insurance agents, 146,000...

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August 13, 2019Posts

Sedation and Anesthesia Required Preoperative Checklist for Texas Dentists

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE or Dental Board) establishes standards for and regulates the practice of dentistry in Texas and enforces the Dental Practice Act and other statutes relating to the practice of dentistry. To administer nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation or Levels 1, 2, 3, or 4 sedation Texas dentists must hold a permit from the Dental Board. 22 Tex. Admin. Code §110.2. No permit from the TSBDE is required for a...

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August 12, 2019Professional License Defense Posts

Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors in Texas are required to be licensed. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is the regulatory body responsible for licensure and enforcement of Texas air conditioning (A/C) and refrigeration contractors. This program regulates contractors who install, repair or maintain systems related to A/C, refrigeration, or heating. Disciplinary Action & Procedures Air conditioning and refrigeration contractors (A/C contractors) may be subject to disciplinary action by the TDLR. Clients, colleagues,...

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August 11, 2019Posts

How Many TMB Complaints Go to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) is the regulatory body for physicians, medical radiologic technologist, acupuncturists, and other health care practitioners in Texas. By statute, the Board has the authority and duty to resolve complaints filed against its licensees. It receives and reviews over 8,000 complaints a year from patients, patient family members, health care professionals, and other sources. The Board has statutory enforcement procedures it must follow in the resolution of every case. A complaint...

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August 10, 2019Posts

Do I Have to Report an Impaired Physician to the Texas Medical Board?

The Texas Medical Practice Act (MPA) includes mandatory reporting requirements for individual practitioners, as well medical peer review committees and health care entities. When does a duty to report an impaired physician to the Texas Medical Board arise? Certain health care practitioners, "shall report relevant information to the board relating to the acts of a physician in this state if, in the opinion of the person or committee, that physician poses a continuing threat to...

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August 09, 2019Nursing License Defense Posts,Posts

Criminal History & Nurse License Eligibility in Texas

Conviction of certain types of crimes affects nurse license eligibility in Texas. The ability to maintain or renew a Texas nurse license is also affected by conviction of certain crimes. Nurse Licensure of Individuals with Criminal History in Texas The Texas Administrative Code establishes the criteria utilized by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) in determining the effect of criminal history on nursing licensure and eligibility for nursing licensure. 22 Tex. Admin. Code §213.28. This...

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August 08, 2019Posts

Texas Legislature Ends Need for Plumbing License, Governor Abbott Extends

The Texas legislature eliminated the need for the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) or the requirement that plumbers be licensed in our state. Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order to extend the activity of the TSBPE past its expiration date of September 1, 2019. In his proclamation, Gov. Abbott delayed the abolition of the board and Texas Plumbing License Law until May 31, 2021. The Sunset Advisory Committee tasked to review the...

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August 07, 2019Posts

The Controversial Pathway to Independent Practice for Texas Licensed Psychological Associates (LPAs)

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists offers four types of licenses to practice psychology in the state of Texas: Licensed Psychological Associate: A license for qualified individuals with graduate degrees to practice psychology. Licensed Specialist in School Psychology: This license is required by law for the practice of school psychology in Texas public schools. Provisionally Licensed Psychologist: A doctoral-level license to practice psychology under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. Prerequisite for licensure...

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August 06, 2019Posts

10 Things To Know When Your Licensing Board is Investigating You

If your profession requires a license to do your job, then it is possible for a complaint to be lodged against you. All licensing boards and regulatory agencies in Texas administer complaints filed against their licensees. For example, the Texas Medical Board, Board of Nursing, Texas State Bar, and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation are required by statute to investigate filed complaints. If your licensing board has notified you of a complaint filed...

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August 05, 2019Posts

Prescription Monitoring Program Mandate Coming September 1, 2019

In an effort to combat the misuse and abuse of certain prescription medications, Texas implemented the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) to assist prescribers of controlled substances with monitoring patient prescription history. The PMP seeks to avoid duplicative prescriptions, prevent drug diversion, and control misuse of controlled substances. Prescription Monitoring Program Mandate Coming September 1, 2019 Beginning September 1, 2019, prescribers of opioids, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, or carisoprodol will be required to check the patient’s PMP history...

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