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What Pre-Employment Affidavits Does the Texas Education Agency Require?

July 08, 2023License Defense

What Pre-Employment Affidavits Does the Texas Education Agency Require?

The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), a division of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), is the state agency that regulates education professionals as well as handles complaints, investigations, and disciplinary proceedings. Part of the TEA's function is to collect and review any pre-employment affidavits that applicants must submit as part of their employment applications for certain educational positions. Failure to submit required pre-employment affidavits, falsifying affidavits, or adverse information reported on these affidavits can...

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A Look at the Role of the Texas Medical Board in Promoting Telehealth and Other Innovations in Medical Practice

July 01, 2023License Defense

A Look at the Role of the Texas Medical Board in Promoting Telehealth and Other Innovations in Medical Practice

The primary function of the Texas Medical Board (TMB) is to license and regulate doctors and some other medical professionals. However, the TMB is also often at the forefront of innovations in medical practice, such as telehealth. As the medical profession has increased its technological capabilities, partially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in recent years, the TMB has also developed guidelines and rules to allow practitioners to utilize these developments while maintaining the utmost...

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June 10, 2023License Defense

What is the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement?

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licenses and regulates various law enforcement-related occupations, including licensed peace officers, county corrections officers or jailers, agency chief administrators, telecommunications officers, and constables. Individuals must satisfy certain requirements to meet licensing standards, and TCOLE may only issue individuals initial or renewal licenses if they meet those standards. As part of its duties, TCOLE also receives complaints against these individuals and takes disciplinary action as needed concerning matters over...

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June 01, 2023License Defense

What Occupational Licenses and Certifications Does the Texas Medical Board Regulate?

While the Texas Medical Board (TMB) is well-known for licensing and regulating doctors, it also issues licenses and permits for other medical professionals and occupations. As a result, it also is responsible for receiving and investigating complaints against individuals working in these occupations. Violations of the rules or laws that apply to these occupations can lead to disciplinary action against individuals who hold these licenses and permits.  Any disciplinary complaint alleging a rule or law...

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May 30, 2023License Defense

What is the Peer Review Program of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy?

Complaints and disciplinary actions against your Texas certified public accountant (CPA) certificate can be devastating. You have spent countless hours working to earn the credentials necessary for your CPA certificate, only to suffer what may be a major setback to your career. Without a license, you cannot operate your business, leaving you without financial support or a way to use your degree. Enlisting the help of a certified public accountant license defense lawyer can help...

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May 29, 2023License Defense

Handling Complaints Before the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners

You have completed your education and earned your professional license to work as a chiropractor in Texas. However, a complaint against you can potentially threaten your career. You have too much at stake to try and handle a complaint and potential disciplinary action on your own. Instead, call an experienced chiropractor license defense lawyer to assist you in protecting your rights, your license, and your reputation. By getting legal representation, you can also better understand...

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May 27, 2023License Defense

How Your Social Media Posts Could Impact Your Professional License

Professionals are subject to the laws and rules governing their respective professions. The rise in social media usage, both personally and professionally, has led to some regulation of social media activity by licensing and disciplinary boards. Unfortunately, making social media posts can sometimes result in disciplinary action against your professional license. Having a professional license defense lawyer on your side can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. The following are examples...

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May 26, 2023License Defense

What Happens if I Fail to Respond to a Licensing Board Complaint?

The rules and laws that relate to professional disciplinary proceedings can be complex. Failing to respond to a licensing board complaint within a short timeframe can result in the board taking adverse action against your license, leaving you little legal recourse. As a result, you need to contact a Texas licensing board defense lawyer for immediate assistance if you receive notice of a complaint against your license.  No matter how groundless you believe the allegations against...

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May 22, 2023License Defense

What is a Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation Before the Texas Education Agency?

Some criminal convictions and deferred adjudications can prevent you from obtaining a teaching certificate or another educator’s certification. As a result, you may wish to undergo a preliminary criminal history evaluation before the Texas Education Agency (TEA) before spending the time and funds necessary to become a certified teacher or educator. An experienced teaching license defense lawyer can represent your interests while seeking a preliminary criminal history evaluation or applying for a teaching certificate. We...

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May 21, 2023License Defense

Disciplinary Complaints Before the Texas Optometry Board

The Texas Optometry Board (the Board) licenses and regulates optometrists in Texas. If you are one of these professionals and a patient files a complaint against you, the Board also handles the complaint and any disciplinary proceedings. Any licensed optometrists who are facing disciplinary complaints should consult an optometry license defense attorney for help.  When the Texas Optometry Board Receives a Complaint As part of its regulatory duties, the Board receives, processes, and investigates complaints...

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