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What Duties Does a School District Have to Report School

July 19, 2024License Defense Lawyer Texas

What Duties Does a School District Have to Report School Employees to the Texas Education Agency? How Can a Failure to Report Result in Disciplinary Proceedings?

Just as Texas teachers are subject to monitoring and regulation by the Texas Board of Education (TEA), so are school principals and superintendents. In addition to the laws that regulate all education professionals, school officials have duties to report certain incidents involving teachers and other school employees to the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC), a TEA division. SBEC regulates and monitors these certified educational professionals for compliance with laws and regulations that govern their...

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New NLC Rule Requires Nurses Relocating

July 10, 2024Medical License Defense

New Nurse Licensure Compact Rule Requires Nurses Relocating to Another Compact State to Apply for New License by Endorsement in 60 Days

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is the state agency that licenses all nurses and ensures that they follow all laws and rules related to the profession. Violations of these laws or rules can lead to disciplinary proceedings and severe sanctions. As a result, all nurses must keep up to date with changes in the laws and rules that govern their profession, including rules that affect their license when they move to Texas or another...

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Common Reasons for Disciplinary Actions Against Physical Therapists

July 09, 2024Medical License Defense

Common Reasons for Board Disciplinary Actions Against Physical Therapists

Texas physical therapists are subject to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE) oversight. This agency not only licenses physical therapists but regulates them to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Under Texas law, ECPTOTE has the authority to discipline licensed physical therapists who violate these laws, which can lead to serious consequences.  If you are facing a complaint or disciplinary proceedings before ECPTOTE, your first call should be...

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Potential Sanctions in Disciplinary Complaints by the Texas Behavorial

July 08, 2024License Investigation

Potential Sanctions in Disciplinary Complaints for Professionals Licensed by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) is a state agency that licenses, monitors, and regulates the following licensed professionals: Marriage and Family Therapists Professional Counselors Psychologists Social Workers BHEC receives and investigates complaints against these licensees as part of its regulatory duties. If BHEC determines that disciplinary action against a licensee is necessary, then the agency is responsible for initiating the action.  Failure to comply with any aspect of the Act can lead to disciplinary...

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The Complaint Process Before the Texas Optometry Board

July 07, 2024Professional License Defense

The Complaint Process Before the Texas Optometry Board

The Texas Optometry Board (the Board) has jurisdiction over licensed optometrists in Texas. The Board monitors these licensees to ensure compliance with the laws and rules regulating their profession. As such, the Board receives, investigates, and prosecutes licensees when complaints arise alleging that they have violated the rules or laws they are subject to.  Getting legal representation in disciplinary proceedings before the Board can be key to a positive outcome in your case. As a...

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Handling a Complaint Against Your Cosmetology License

July 06, 2024License Defense Lawyer Texas

Handling a Complaint Against Your Cosmetology License

A successful career as a cosmetologist requires you to complete the required education and training and build a clientele. One complaint from an unhappy customer to the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) can lead to an investigation and disciplinary action against your license. Even with groundless complaints, you must proactively protect your license and career. A cosmetology license defense attorney can assist you in fighting back against any disciplinary proceedings to safeguard your career. ...

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When Does the State Office of Administrative Hearings Become Involved

July 05, 2024Professional License Defense

When Does the State Office of Administrative Hearings Become Involved with a Professional License Disciplinary Case?

All licensed professionals must follow the specific laws and rules that apply to their professions. Licensing boards and agencies monitor licensed professionals for compliance with those rules. Violations of rules and laws related to professional practices can lead to disciplinary complaints and sanctions that can adversely affect your career. In severe cases, you could even face a license suspension or revocation, which affects your ability to keep your job and support yourself.  Although Texas licensing...

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New Fingerprinting Criminal Background Checks for Physicians

July 04, 2024Medical License Defense

New Fingerprinting / Criminal Background Checks for Physicians

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates physicians and various other medical professionals in Texas. New physicians must apply for licenses under Texas law to practice medicine in Texas, but practicing physicians are also subject to periodic renewal requirements to maintain their licenses. As part of the initial licensing and licensing renewal process, physicians are now subject to new criminal background check requirements, including new fingerprinting requirements that are likely to affect many physicians....

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How to Handle the Informal Settlement Conference in a Licensing Board Proceeding

July 03, 2024Professional License Defense

How to Handle the Informal Settlement Conference in a Licensing Board Proceeding

Earning a professional license comes from completing an often years-long process involving education, practical work experience, and license exams. However, the pressure continues once you have obtained your license. Even once you have your license, you must still maintain continuing education requirements, follow various rules and regulations, and periodically meet certain requirements to renew it. If you violate those rules, you can be subject to licensing board investigations and disciplinary proceedings. The outcome of a...

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Potential Types of Licensing Board Sanctions in Disciplinary Cases

July 02, 2024Professional License Defense

Potential Types of Licensing Board Sanctions in Disciplinary Cases

As a licensed professional, you are subject to the rules and laws governing your profession. You can face disciplinary action before your licensing board if you violate any of those rules or laws. The sanctions you may face from your licensing board can be quite severe, ranging from a reprimand or minor corrective actions to losing your professional license. As a result, you need strong legal representation during these proceedings to protect your license and...

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