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September 17, 2025 License Defense

Proposals for Decisions and Your Licensing Board

State licensing boards and agencies license and regulate professionals in Texas. These agencies ensure that the professionals they oversee comply with state and federal rules and laws that govern their profession. As a result, disciplinary proceedings may result if someone alleges that you have violated a rule or law related to your profession. Contested disciplinary proceedings can lead to a hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). A professional license defense attorney can...

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September 16, 2025 License Defense

Texas Proposes Two-Track Path to CPA Licensing

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (the Board) licenses and regulates certified public accountants (CPAs) for compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Most recently, the Texas legislature has proposed a two-track pathway to CPA licensing, which could alter the requirements previously required for a CPA license. Having experienced legal counsel on your side when dealing with the Board can be significant in reaching a positive outcome in your case. Therefore, you should consult a CPA...

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September 15, 2025 Articles

BHEC Removes Language Requiring Cultural Competency in Continuing Education for Mental Health Professionals

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) is the state agency that oversees licensing and disciplinary proceedings for several licensed professions. These professions include various mental health professionals, including professional counselors and marriage and family therapists. Mental health professionals are subject to continuing education requirements like most other professions. BHEC recently revised the continuing education requirements for mental health professionals. Failure to meet the continuing education requirements can lead to BHEC disciplinary action. Your Texas counseling license defense...

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September 14, 2025 Child Care Administrator Licensing

HHSC Adopts Amended and New Rules for Child Care Administrator Licensing

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) licenses and enforces the laws and regulations against childcare administrators. They also handle any disciplinary complaints received against childcare administrators. Recently, HHSC adopted amended new rules that govern childcare administrators and their licenses. All childcare administrators must remain aware of these changes to avoid missteps leading to disciplinary licensing complaints. An experienced childcare license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP can represent your interests in any proceedings you...

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September 13, 2025 Medical License Defense

TDLR Adopts Rule Amendments for Podiatrists, Implements Updates to Licensing Process

The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) licenses and regulates several different licensed occupations. Recently, TDLR adopted amendments to podiatrist rules and implemented licensing process updates. By keeping up to date with changes in the rules that govern your profession, you will be better positioned to avoid disciplinary issues with TDLR. As a part of its duties, TDLR receives, processes, and investigates complaints against podiatrists. If you are the subject of a disciplinary complaint,...

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September 12, 2025 Medical License Defense

Delegation and Supervision in certain Medical Business Models

Texas doctors and other healthcare professionals are subject to various laws and rules developed by the Texas Medical Board (TMB), including those that relate to delegation and supervision in certain medical business models, including medical spas and IV hydration clinics. Failure to follow these laws can result in disciplinary action against doctors and other healthcare providers. Disciplinary proceedings can sometimes lead to significant penalties, including losing your license. When facing adverse consequences due to a...

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September 11, 2025 Articles

An Overview of TDLR Related Bills in the 89th Texas Legislature

The Texas legislature is considering various bills during its legislative session that may impact the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR). TDLR licenses, monitors, and regulates dozens of licensed professions for compliance with the rules and regulations that apply to them. As a result, licensed professionals should be aware of these potential changes, as failure to do so could result in disciplinary charges. While this overview does not contain an exhaustive list of all...

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September 10, 2025 Professional License Defense

Felony Arrests and Your Professional License

If you are a licensed professional, you should know that arrests on criminal charges, especially for felony charges, can lead to disciplinary action against you by your professional licensing board. If you are in this situation, an experienced professional license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP will work to keep you informed of your rights and responsibilities when you become subject to a disciplinary proceedings as a result of a felony arrest. Licensing Board Rules Each...

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September 02, 2025 Articles

Standards in Action: Want to Motivate Your Team? Know Their Currency

Every leader has a secret weapon. Mine? I call it knowing their currency. In the legal world, our work is high-stakes and high-pressure. Deadlines are immovable, the details matter, and the clients we serve depend on our best work – every single time. But the truth is, even the most talented teams need motivation that goes beyond job descriptions and paychecks. That’s where understanding someone’s “currency” comes in. Currency is what truly motivates a person...

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September 02, 2025 Scholarship

Sakethram Ramakrishnan Wins Bertolino LLP’s 2025 Impact in Government Scholarship Winner

When Bertolino LLP’s Texas professional license defense lawyers debuted the 2025 Impact on Government Scholarship, they hoped applicants would critically engage with recent decisions made by the U.S. Supreme Court, exhibiting civil awareness and opinions about the future of the regulatory world. Sakethram Ramakrishnan’s application blew the team’s expectations out of the water. Ramakrishnan is a Guaranteed Admission BS/MD student set to attend Virginia Commonwealth University. He intends to major in Bioinformatics, a field that...

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