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May 18, 2019 Posts

Disciplinary Sanction Guidelines for Texas Doctors

The Texas Medical Board Rules include disciplinary sanction guidelines, designed to provide the TMB with guidance in assessing sanctions against licensees for violations of the Texas Medical Practice Act. 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 190.14. The sanction guidelines are "intended to promote consistent sanctions for similar violations, facilitate timely resolution of cases, and encourage settlements." Id. The purpose of enforcing sanctions is five-fold: protect the public, deter future violations, offer opportunities for rehabilitation, punish violators,...

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May 17, 2019 Posts

What Does a Professional License Defense Lawyer Do?

A professional license defense lawyer helps professionals protect their licenses when facing complaints, investigations, or other licensing issues. Professional License defense attorneys handle matters related to administrative law, licensure, grievance complaints, ethics concerns, and other important professional licensing issues. State Licensing Boards Administrative law is a complex and specialized area of law. It essentially encompasses laws that govern the administration and regulation of government agencies. Professional License defense lawyers practice heavily in Administrative Law because...

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4 faqs we answer for our clients professional license defense attorneys tx

May 16, 2019 Posts

4 Professional License Defense FAQ’s We Answer For Our Clients

If a complaint has been filed against you and your licensing board is now investigating you, you probably have many questions. Contact a Texas professional license defense attorney as soon as you are notified that a complaint has been lodged against you. An experienced license defense attorney can evaluate the case against you, help you understand what is going to happen and your options, and can defend you against accusations. Our attorneys at BERTOLINO LLP...

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May 15, 2019 Posts

Texas Optometry Board Action Plan

The Texas Optometry Board is the state agency authorized to regulate the practice of optometry in Texas. The Board screens applicants for an optometry license, reviews eligibility for license renewal requests, sets fees, and investigates complaints against optometrists. Texas Optometry Board Action Plan In its strategic plan for fiscal years 2019 to 2023, the Board lays out Manage a quality program of examination and licensure. Enforce the Texas Optometry Act. Implement a strategy focused on...

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May 14, 2019 Posts

What Constitutes “Misconduct” for Texas Attorneys?

As an attorney, you know you must adhere to the ethical responsibilities of the profession. The Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct define lawyers' responsibilities and proper conduct to maintain the integrity of the profession. The Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure establish the procedures to be used in the professional disciplinary system for Texas attorneys. The Texas Rules of Professional Conduct define proper conduct for purposes of professional discipline. And upholding the rules requires an...

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May 13, 2019 Posts

What Are TDLR Agreed Orders and Default Orders?

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) issues licenses, certificates, and permits to dozens of professions in Texas. Texas state law empowers the TDLR to investigate and resolve complaints received against licensees of the 40 programs it administers. The TDLR receives over 12,000 complaints every year. After complaint investigations are completed, TDLR prosecutors decide how the cases will be resolved. If the prosecutor determines that formal enforcement action is not warranted, then she will...

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May 12, 2019 Posts

TDLR Complaint Investigation & Resolution

The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) licenses and regulates over forty professions in Texas. As the licensing body, the agency handles complaints against licensees. And when warranted, the agency can impose disciplinary action against those it licenses. TDLR Complaint Investigation When the TDLR receives a complaint from a consumer or other member of the public the agency's Enforcement Division assigns it to the intake section for review. An intake legal assistance will analyze...

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May 11, 2019 Posts

Bold Initiatives: The Proactive Efforts of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) regulates the alcoholic beverage industry in Texas. The TABC had a banner year in 2018. By tackling bold initiatives, the Commission redefined what it seeks to accomplish and its relationship with the alcoholic beverage industry. The TABC attributes its 2018 success to, "the agency's proactive efforts to engage all members of the industry, implementing new initiatives and overhauling significant policy positions to address industry issues, a new program that...

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$Texas medical board minor infractions can lead to disciplinary action against doctors$

May 10, 2019 Posts

Texas Medical Board: Minor Infractions Can Lead to Disciplinary Action Against Doctors

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) regulates the practice of medicine in our state. The TMB handles complaints lodged against Texas doctors. If after following its enforcement procedures the TMB determines that a doctor violated a board rule, regulation, or the standard of care, it can take disciplinary action against Texas doctors. And it is not just major infractions that lead to disciplinary action. The TMB routinely imposes disciplinary action against doctors for what could be...

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May 09, 2019 Posts

Attention all Licensed Texas Nurse: Think Carefully Before You Post on Facebook, Twitter, SnapChat and the Like.

Texas nurses have a duty to maintain professional boundaries. The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) defines professional boundaries as "the appropriate limits which should be established by the nurse in the nurse/client relationship due to the nurse's power and the patient's vulnerability." 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 217.1(29). Professional boundaries are meant to promote the patient's dignity, independence, and best interests. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) defines professional boundaries as the...

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