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March 03, 2026 Articles

Growth rewards excellence. Structure protects it.

“Growth rewards excellence. Structure protects it.” Growth is exciting. That said, in professional license defense, growth isn’t the headline, protection is. Over the past year, our firm has grown significantly. That growth reflects trust from professionals who place their careers, reputations, and futures in our hands. That trust deserves structure. When your professional license is at risk, you do not need urgency behind the scenes. You need steadiness, you need clarity. You need a team...

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February 26, 2026 Nursing License Defense

Nurses Involved in Operation Nightingale Facing Disciplinary Charges Before the Texas Board of Nursing

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) regulates the practice of nursing, sets licensure standards, and enforces all pertinent rules and regulations. Recent press coverage of “Operation Nightingale,” a scheme in which individuals are accused of obtaining fraudulent nursing credentials, has led to multiple formal charges before the Texas BON. If the BON accuses you of violating the rules or laws that govern the nursing profession, your reputation and career are at risk. When you receive...

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February 02, 2026 Articles

The team’s duty is to the mission. Leadership’s duty is to the team.

This is a simple truth we’ve seen play out time and again in successful organizations. High-performing teams don’t happen by accident. They happen when people are clear on what needs to be done, and leaders are just as clear on their responsibility to remove obstacles, provide resources, and create an environment where the work can actually get done. For teams, the focus is execution: meeting deadlines, serving clients, complying with regulations, and delivering results. That’s...

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September 19, 2025 Nursing License Defense

Board Jurisdiction Over Nursing Practice in Any Role and Use of the Nursing Title

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) ensures that all Texas nurses comply with the rules and laws that apply to the nursing profession. As a result, BON receives complaints against a nurse for violating an applicable rule or law, including those related to nursing practice and the use of the nursing title. In these circumstances, BON must investigate whether enforcement action against the nurse is necessary. If BON ultimately decides that you have violated a...

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September 18, 2025 License Defense

Social Media and Your Professional License

Social media is an all-too-frequent ground for the discipline of professionals by state licensing boards or agencies. As a result, professionals must be wary of violating rules by posting certain messages, pictures, or links on any social media platform. Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before your licensing agency can be a substantial step in reaching a positive outcome in your case. Therefore, if you are facing disciplinary investigations, complaints,...

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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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