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What kind of discipline can bon impose for noncompliance with continuing education requirements

November 19, 2018Nursing License Defense Posts,Posts

What Kind of Discipline Can BON Impose for Noncompliance with Continuing Education Requirements?

As a Texas nurse, you must demonstrate competency as part of your continued licensure to practice nursing. One way to demonstrate your continued competency for each two-year licensing period is to complete 20 contact hours of continuing nursing education (CNE) in your area of practice. You must complete your CNE hours within the two-year period immediately preceding your license renewal, beginning with the first day after the renewal month until the last day of the...

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4 things you should know about professional license defense

November 18, 2018Posts

4 Things You Should Know About Professional License Defense

A professional license defense attorney helps people who are having issues with a licensing board, such as the Texas Medical Board or the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Licensed professionals who need a license defense attorney may be facing a formal complaint, proceedings before the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings, license denial, or other issues pertaining to licensure. If you hold a professional, medical, or vocational license in the state of Texas, here...

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When a complaint has been filed against your professional license

November 17, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

When a Complaint Has Been Filed Against Your Professional License

Many professions require a professional license. If a complaint is filed against your license, it puts your ability to do your job at risk. Complaints and subsequent investigations can harm your reputation and may even lead to suspension or revocation of your license. A single complaint puts your livelihood and career on the line. If you are a licensed professional facing an allegation of misconduct, you need to take the proper steps to defend your...

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Appealing the texas state office of administrative hearings soah

November 15, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

Appealing Decisions from the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)

Dozens of professions are regulated in Texas by licensing boards and state agencies. Doctors are regulated by the Texas Medical Board, attorneys by the State Bar of Texas, and behavior analysts by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDRL), just to name a few. These licensing boards are created by statute and required by law to implement a process to handle complaints filed against licensees. Complaints with sufficient evidence of wrongdoing are most often...

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Texas educators what conduct can lead to disciplinary action

November 14, 2018Posts

Texas Educators – What Conduct Can Lead to Disciplinary Action?

Texas teachers are regulated by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and the Texas Education Agency (TEA), which enforces the Educator's Code of Ethics. SBEC has been responsible for investigating and disciplining teachers for misconduct since 1999. SBEC also has the authority to discipline other educators, including librarians, counselors, educational diagnosticians, administrators, and paraprofessionals. What Conduct Can Lead to Disciplinary Action? The SBEC lists the following reasons for which it may take disciplinary action...

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Professional licensing under texas dshs

November 14, 2018Posts

Professional Licensing Under Texas DSHS

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is the state’s umbrella occupational licensing agency. The DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit is responsible for twenty-three regulatory programs. These programs evaluate applications, issue credentials, administer exams, and monitor any required continuing education activities. Each DSHS program further conducts complaint investigations and, when appropriate, imposes disciplinary sanctions. The philosophical statement of the DSHS is "to give guidance to the regulatory programs within the department on the...

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Texas realtors compliance date with new advertising rules

November 13, 2018Posts

Texas Realtors’ Compliance Date with New Advertising Rules

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) adopted new advertising rules that took effect in May 2018. License holders were granted 6 months from then to comply with the updated requirements. As such, all TREC licensees are expected to be in compliance with the new advertising rules by this month, November 2018. Registration Requirements for Alternate and Assumed Business Names and Team Names An alternate name (an alias) must be registered with TREC by the individual...

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Grounds for disciplinary action against texas dentists

November 12, 2018Posts

Grounds for Disciplinary Action Against Texas Dentists

Texas dentists are regulated by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE), which has the power to take disciplinary action against dentists who are found to violate the standard of care, the Dental Practice Act (DPA), or TSBDE Rules. Dental hygienist, registered dental assistants, and dental laboratories in Texas are also regulated by TSBDE. Texas law authorizes TSBDE to issue a warning, a reprimand, impose a fine or administrative penalty, place a licensee on...

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Rules on physician advertising in texas

November 11, 2018Posts

Rules on Physician Advertising in Texas

Texas medical license defense attorney Advertising can be an important factor to the success of any Texas medical practice. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) places a number of rules and restrictions on physician advertising. The regulation of physician advertising is designed to foster compliance with appropriate standards so that the public interest may be served without impeding the flow of useful and relevant information to the public. TMB rules state: “It is the responsibility of...

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What are texas nurses required to report

November 10, 2018Nursing License Defense Posts,Posts

What Are Texas Nurses Required to Report?

Nurses licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) are required to report certain conduct. Failure to report when it is required could lead to disciplinary action by the BON, which may include a warning, fines, reprimand, remedial education, suspension, probation, or license revocation. What Are Texas Nurses Required to Report? The Nursing Practice Act (NPA) defines what conduct nurses must report. Under the NPA a nurse "shall" report to the Board "if the nurse...

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