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May 11, 2024License Defense Lawyer Texas

Military Spouses and Rights to Occupational Licenses Under SCRA: A Recent Federal Court Ruling Against the Texas Education Agency

Historically, the Texas Board of Education (TEA) has licensed and regulated Texas teachers, principals, and other educators. As a result, the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC), a TEA division, has the authority to receive, investigate, and prosecute complaints against these licensed professional educators.  An experienced educator’s license defense attorney can represent your interests in any disciplinary proceedings regarding alleged violations of the rules and laws governing veterinarians. We can review your case, explore your...

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What Are the Different Types of Appraisers the TALCB Licenses and Regulates

May 10, 2024Professional License Defense

What Are the Different Types of Appraisers the TALCB Licenses and Regulates?

The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) licenses and regulates various types of appraisers. TALCB's duty, in part, is to ensure licensees follow applicable laws and regulations. As a result, TALCB can pursue disciplinary proceedings and sanctions against appraisers who have violated these laws. The sanctions for violating the rules and laws that govern a professional license, including an appraiser’s license, can be severe. Therefore, consulting an appraiser license defense lawyer to defend your...

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What is the Accountants Confidential Assistance Network

May 09, 2024Professional License Defense

What is the Accountants Confidential Assistance Network?

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) licenses and regulates certified public accountants (CPAs) in Texas. As a result, complaints against these professionals for violations of the Public Accountancy Act or TSBPA rules go to the TSBPA for investigation, evaluation, and initiation of disciplinary proceedings, if necessary.  All too often, complaints and disciplinary proceedings can arise against CPAs who are suffering from alcoholism, substance abuse, depression, or other mental health disorders. Fortunately, the Texas...

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Potential Sanctions by the Texas Optometry Board in Disciplinary Proceedings

May 08, 2024Professional License Defense

Potential Sanctions by the Texas Optometry Board in Disciplinary Proceedings

The Texas Optometry Board (the Board) licenses, monitors, and regulates doctors of optometry. This agency’s job is to ensure that optometrists follow the Texas Optometry Act (the Act) and other rules and laws that govern their profession. As a result, when someone files a complaint against one of these professionals, the Board evaluates, investigates, and processes the complaint.  Failure to comply with these laws can lead to disciplinary action by the Board, including license revocation,...

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Avoiding Social Media During Your Disciplinary Proceedings

May 07, 2024License Defense Lawyer Texas

Avoiding Social Media During Your Disciplinary Proceedings

Social media is a common outlet for many if not most, individuals in their professional and personal lives. Businesses benefit from advertising on social media and interacting with clients or patients. Individuals use social media for various reasons, including connecting with family and friends and airing opinions on different subjects. However, social media can also be problematic, particularly regarding one's employment, business, and professional licensing board. If you are facing investigation or a disciplinary proceedings...

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What to Do if You Know that Your Professional Licensing Board is Investigating You

May 06, 2024License Defense Lawyer Texas

What to Do if You Know that Your Professional Licensing Board is Investigating You

Enlisting the help of an experienced Texas licensing board defense attorney from the outset of your disciplinary proceedings can result in a better outcome in your case. If you are facing a disciplinary complaint, contacting an attorney to prepare a quick and appropriate response is key. As your disciplinary case proceeds, we can explain the process, explore your potential defenses, and work to obtain the best possible outcome in your case. Together, we can find...

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Defense Strategies in Your Professional Disciplinary Proceedings

May 05, 2024License Defense Lawyer Texas

Defense Strategies in Your Professional Disciplinary Proceedings

As a licensed professional in Texas, you are subject to various laws and rules that your licensing agency or board enforces. Failure to follow these laws may result in complaints against you, which, in turn, may lead to disciplinary proceedings against you. The sanctions you can receive because of these proceedings can be severe and devastating for your career and livelihood. The most serious cases may impair your ability to work in your profession in...

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How Do Criminal Convictions Affect Your Pharmacist’s License

May 04, 2024Medical License Defense

How Do Criminal Convictions Affect Your Pharmacist’s License?

Complaints against pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies go to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (“the Board”) for investigation, evaluation, and potential disciplinary proceedings. However, arrests, criminal charges, and convictions also can lead to disciplinary proceedings. If you fall subject to a disciplinary complaint before the Board, an experienced pharmacist license defense lawyer can assist you through the investigative process, informal negotiations, and any formal disciplinary proceedings that may result. We can explain the full...

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Disciplinary Proceedings Before the State Bar of Texas

May 03, 2024Professional License Defense

Disciplinary Proceedings Before the State Bar of Texas

Under Texas law, the State Bar of Texas (the “Bar”) licenses attorneys and is authorized to monitor attorneys for ethical compliance with Bar rules and state laws. The Initiation of Disciplinary Proceedings Before the State Bar of Texas Any member of the public, including other attorneys and judges, can file a formal grievance in writing against an attorney with the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel (CDC) of the State Bar of Texas. The CDC...

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Getting a Criminal History Evaluation Letter from the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

May 02, 2024Professional License Defense

Getting a Criminal History Evaluation Letter from the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC)

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) licenses and regulates several professions. Part of the licensure process involves BHEC performing a criminal background check to ensure applicants are eligible to hold these licenses. Upon request, BHEC will provide potential applicants with criminal history evaluation letters, which can help these individuals determine if BHEC may reject their licensing application based on their criminal history. BHEC is not the only agency to offer criminal history evaluation letters;...

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