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May 09, 2018Posts

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, Adopted by the Texas Executive Council of PT & OT Examiners

The Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (Executive Council or ECPTOTE) provides administrative oversight over the Texas State Board of Physical Therapy (PT) Examiners and the Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy (OT) Examiners― the boards that license the state's physical therapists and occupational therapists, respectively. Under Texas state law, the Board of PT Examiners and the Board of OT Examiners retain their separate licensing functions while transferring their administrative, consumer...

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April 25, 2018Posts

License Defense for Professionals in Medical, Real Estate, Insurance and Other Fields

Our firm provides aggressive defense for Texas physicians, nurses, pharmacists, real estate agents and brokers, insurance agents, and other licensed professionals after someone files a complaint with the licensing board. Complaints can be filed by clients, customers, patients, colleagues, other agencies, or the board itself. No licensed professional, no matter how diligent, is immune from a possible complaint and ensuing investigation. We will defend you when your license is under attack by the: Texas Medical...

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April 24, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

A Client Filed A Complaint Against Me, Am I Going to Lose my License?

Licensing board complaints are serious matters. Have you been notified of allegations of professional misconduct filed against you? Has a previous client filed a complaint against you with your licensing board? If so, there are things you must do, actions you must take, to defend your license. A Client Filed A Complaint Against Me, Am I Going to Lose my License? It is a possibility. Anytime a complaint is filed against a licensee, their license...

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April 23, 2018Posts

What Are the Grounds for Disciplinary Action Against Dentists in Texas?

You've worked hard to obtain your dental license in Texas and to build a solid reputation in your community. If you are facing a formal complaint filed against you with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE), your license is in jeopardy. The consequences of even a single complaint can be disastrous for your professional career. Even if you believe the complaint to be unfounded, no complaint should be taken lightly. Texas State Board...

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April 20, 2018Nursing License Defense Posts,Posts

Investigatory Process of the Texas Board of Nursing (BON)

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is the agency tasked with regulating the practice of nursing in Texas. The Board "protects the public from unsafe nursing practice, provides approval for more than 200 nursing education programs, issues licenses to more than 27,000 nurses per year" and provides nursing practice and education guidance to more than 350,000 currently licensed nurses practicing in Texas. The BON also conducts investigations of complaints and adjudicates complaints. The BON receives...

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April 19, 2018Posts

Administrative Penalties by the Texas Medical Board

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) is the state agency tasked with "keeping Texas patients safe through the licensure and regulation of Texas physicians." Through the Texas Occupations Code, the Board is given disciplinary authority over those it licenses. In instances where a licensee if found to have violated the Texas Medical Practice Act or a TMB Rule, and depending on the severity, pervasiveness, and any previous discipline, the Board may revoke or suspend a license,...

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April 18, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

Can I Find Out Who Filed a Complaint Against Me with the Licensing Board?

If you've been notified of a complaint filed against you with your professional licensing board, you may be reeling, and your first reactions may be anger, fear, confusion. In some cases, the person or entity who lodged the complaint against you will be identified in the notice the board sends to you. However, in some cases the licensing board will not identify the complainant. If the complaint notification is silent as to who is making...

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April 17, 2018Posts

Appearing Before the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)

A complaint filed against you with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC or the Commission) can put your professional real estate license at risk. A single complaint can put your career, livelihood, and reputation in jeopardy. The Commission investigates all complaints made against its licensees, including real estate agents, brokers, real estate inspectors, real estate education providers, home warranty companies, and timeshare plans. If there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate the alleged violation of Texas...

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April 16, 2018Posts

Does a Tax Return Preparer or Bookkeeper in Texas Require a CPA License?

No, people who prepare tax returns and provide bookkeeping services do not need to be licensed CPA's in Texas. Requirements for Tax Return Preparers However, anyone who prepares or assists in preparing federal tax returns for compensation is required to have a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). There is no fee associated with applying for a PTIN and it can be done online. When you apply you must provider personal information, such as your name,...

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April 13, 2018Medical License Defense Posts

New Biennial License Renewal for Texas Chiropractors

The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) is the regulatory agency in charge of the licensure of Texas Chiropractors. Last year the Texas Senate Bill 304 gave TBCE the option to require a biennial chiropractic license instead of an annual license. As of March 1, 2018, Chiropractors in Texas only have to renew their license every two years. The new biennial license renewal applies to all licensees renewing in March 2018, and thereafter. The annual...

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