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Blog: License Defense

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September 01, 2026License Defense

Can I Contact My Students on Social Media if I am a Teacher?

I recommend that teachers never use social media to communicate with their students.  While not every interaction violates Texas law or professional standards, certain communications may raise ethical concerns or lead to an SBEC investigation. Even communicating about school matters through personal social media accounts may lead to board investigations and/or complaints, which could put your teacher license at risk.  If you are facing a disciplinary action from the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)...

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March 26, 2026License Defense

Sanctions for Mental Health Professionals in Disciplinary Actions Before the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC) licenses and regulates various mental health professionals, including social workers, professional counselors, psychologists, and marriage and family therapists, to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Having experienced legal counsel on your side when dealing with BHEC can significantly impact reaching a positive outcome in your case. Therefore, you should consult a professional counselor license defense attorney for help if you are facing a complaint before BHEC.  BHEC Sanction...

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March 22, 2026License Defense

TDLR Adopts Changes to Athletic Trainer Rules

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) monitors a wide range of licensed professionals for compliance with all applicable laws and rules. Among these licensed professionals are athletic trainers. Failure to follow these laws can result in disciplinary action against athletic trainers. When facing adverse consequences due to a disciplinary proceeding before TDLR, you likely need the advice and counsel of an experienced athletic trainer license defense attorney.  The TDLR recently adopted amendments to...

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March 13, 2026License Defense

Disciplinary Actions Before the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners

The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (the Board) licenses and regulates chiropractors. As a part of its duties, the Board receives, processes, and investigates complaints against chiropractors. If you are the subject of a disciplinary complaint, a Texas chiropractic license defense attorney can help defend you at all stages of your disciplinary licensing proceedings.  Grounds for Disciplinary Action 22 Tex. Admin. Code §79 et seq. outlines various specific grounds for disciplinary action against licensed chiropractors. For instance,...

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September 18, 2025License 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, 2025License 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, 2025License 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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Grounds for Discipline for Physical and Occupational Therapists

April 08, 2025License Defense

Grounds for Discipline for Physical and Occupational Therapists

The Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (PTOTE) licenses and regulates physical and occupational therapists for compliance with applicable rules and regulations. As a result of these duties, TDLR receives complaints based on alleged violations of these rules. If sufficient evidence of a violation exists under state law, PTOTE can bring formal enforcement action against a physical or occupational therapist.  Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before...

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Sanctions for Land Surveyors in Disciplinary Proceedings

March 21, 2025License Defense

Sanctions for Land Surveyors in Disciplinary Proceedings

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS)  licenses and regulates professional land surveyors in Texas. This entity ensures that land surveyors and engineers follow the rules and laws that govern them. Any violations of those rules or laws can lead to disciplinary proceedings before the TBPELS.  As a licensed land surveyor in the state of Texas, you must keep up to date with any changes in the rules and laws that govern...

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Potential Sanctions in Dietician License Disciplinary Proceedings

March 20, 2025DSHS License Defense,License Defense

Potential Sanctions in Dietician License Disciplinary Proceedings

The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) licenses and regulates various occupations, including dieticians. As a result, the Board receives complaints about dieticians who have allegedly violated the laws and rules that govern them. If sufficient evidence of a violation exists, the Board can bring formal enforcement action against the dietician.  Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before TDLR can be critical to protecting your professional license. Having experienced...

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