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April 12, 2018Posts

What is the Role of the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)?

The Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing (SOAH) resolves disputes through an administrative hearing or mediation. In instances when allegations of misconduct filed with a Texas licensing board against a licensee are not resolved by an informal settlement process or through negotiations, adjudication before SOAH may be necessary. License holders who wish to dispute a licensing board ruling may also appeal to SOAH. The role of SOAH is to "resolves disputes between Texas agencies, other...

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When your professional license renewal is denied by the board

April 11, 2018Posts

Has Your Professional License Renewal Been Denied by the Board?

You worked hard to earn your professional license and it is essential to your career and livelihood. If your Texas licensing board has denied your application for renewal or is otherwise withholding licensure until you comply with certain requirements, you need to take immediate action to save your license. Do not practice without a license. You cannot practice without the proper license. So, if you do not currently hold a valid license, do not continue...

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April 10, 2018Medical License Defense Posts

Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Seek to Add Another Investigator and Increase Peer Assistance Services

The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TVBME) is responsible for licensing and regulating over 8,800 veterinarians in Texas, more than 1,500 veterinary technicians, and over 50 equine dental providers. It also conducts Compliance Inspections of veterinary offices located in Texas. These unannounced, on-site inspections are designed to document and monitor chronic problems that exist in the areas of Continuing Education (CE), controlled substances, and prescription labels. In the TVBME's Administrator's Statement in its Legislative...

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April 09, 2018Medical License Defense Posts

I’m a Doctor – Can I Represent Myself Against the Texas Medical Board?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) reviews every one of the over 7,000 complaints it receives each year to determine if adequate evidence exists demonstrating a violation of the Medical Practices Act. If the Board finds sufficient evidence to support the allegations, then it will begin an investigation and inform the licensee of the alleged violation(s). If you receive such a notice, you are then given the opportunity to respond in writing. Depending on the facts...

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April 06, 2018Posts

Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and the New Rules that Texas Nurses Need to Know

The enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) was implemented in Texas on January 19, 2018. The eNLC replaces the previous Nurse Licensure Compact. It is an agreement between states that allows nurses to hold one license but practice in multiple states that have signed onto the eNLC. Currently 29 states have signed onto the eNLC, including Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas. The purpose of the eNLC is to increase access to healthcare while maintaining protections...

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April 05, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

Behavior Analysts Will Soon Need a License in Texas

Soon behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts in Texas will need to be licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The requirements for licensing and enforcement procedures take effect on September 1, 2018. The applications for licensure are slated to be available on June 15th. Why Behavior Analysts Require State Licensure Texas Senate Bill 589, signed into law in 2017, established the regulatory framework for behavior analysts. In the Bill Analysis by...

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March 19, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

The Results BERTOLINO LLP Get for Our Clients

Allegations of misconduct against a licensed professional are serious. Even if you believe the complaint is meritless, your license, career, and reputation are at risk. It is imperative that you mount a strong defense against the allegations pending against you. The best way to ensure the most favorable outcome in your case is to hire an experienced license defense attorney. In case after case, the attorneys at BERTOLINO LLP have successfully helped clients resolve a...

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March 16, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

Complaints of Professional Misconduct Against Attorneys Licensed in Texas

The Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas (SBOT) distributes a brochure that answers some common questions about the State Bar's attorney disciplinary system. It states: "All lawyers in Texas have an obligation to maintain a high standard of ethical conduct toward their clients and others. To enforce this standard, the State Bar of Texas investigates and prosecutes complaints of professional misconduct against lawyers licensed in Texas, pursuant to the Texas Rules...

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March 15, 2018Posts

Dentists Face Disciplinary Action for “Dishonest Conduct” in Texas

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) has jurisdiction over licensed dentists, dental hygienist, registered dental assistants and dental laboratories in the State of Texas. The TSBDE investigates complaints alleging quality of care allegations, sanitation violations, professional conduct issues, and allegations for violations of the Dental Practice Act or failure to comply with TSBDE rules and regulations. The Dental Practice Act prohibits the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene in a manner that "constitutes...

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March 14, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

What Happens When A Complaint is Filed Against a Nurse in Texas?

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) enforces the Texas Nursing Practice Act and its Rules and Regulations by setting minimum standards for nursing practice and education in Texas. The BON receives more than 16,000 complaints each year. When it has jurisdiction, the Board conducts investigations of allegations against nurses and adjudicates complaints. When the BON receives a complaint against a nurse in Texas it first reviews the complaint to determine if: A violation occurred. Whether...

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