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Blog: License Investigation

March 21, 2026License Investigation

Proposed Rule Changes for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses, monitors, and regulates various professions to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations, including those for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Regardless of your situation, an audiologist license defense attorney can provide valuable assistance. Our goal is to represent your interests in your proceedings before TDLR and achieve the most positive outcome possible in your case.  TDLR has proposed changes to the rules located at 16 TAC...

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TDLR Amends Rules Pathway to Residential Wireman License

November 28, 2024License Investigation

TDLR Amends Rules to Provide New Pathway to Residential Wireman License

An experienced occupational license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP can represent your interests in any proceedings before the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR). TDLR licenses, oversees, and regulates various occupations, including residential wireman licensure. Licensure proceedings may include the denial of an initial license, disciplinary complaints against an existing licensee, or denial of the renewal of an existing license. We can review the licensure issues that your case involves and work to develop...

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September 14, 2024License Investigation

TREC Complaints and Real Estate Inspectors

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) licenses and regulates various real estate professionals, including real estate inspectors. As a result, TREC must ensure that these professionals follow all applicable laws and rules. Any violations by real estate inspectors can lead to disciplinary proceedings and potentially severe sanctions. As a result, all real estate inspectors must be knowledgeable about and follow the laws and rules that govern their profession.   If you face disciplinary proceedings before TREC,...

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Potential Sanctions in Disciplinary Complaints by the Texas Behavorial

July 08, 2024License Investigation

Potential Sanctions in Disciplinary Complaints for Professionals Licensed by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) is a state agency that licenses, monitors, and regulates the following licensed professionals: Marriage and Family Therapists Professional Counselors Psychologists Social Workers BHEC receives and investigates complaints against these licensees as part of its regulatory duties. If BHEC determines that disciplinary action against a licensee is necessary, then the agency is responsible for initiating the action.  Failure to comply with any aspect of the Act can lead to disciplinary...

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Obtaining a Criminal History Evaluation Letter

April 19, 2024License Investigation

Obtaining a Criminal History Evaluation Letter

The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) licenses various occupations. As a part of that licensure process, TDLR will perform a criminal background check to ensure that applicants are suitable to hold these licenses. Upon request, TDLR will provide potential applicants with criminal history evaluation letters. Other state licensing boards and agencies that regulate various professions also offer criminal history evaluation letters to prospective applicants. These letters allow prospective applicants to determine whether their...

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What is the function of an administrative

May 06, 2023License Investigation

What is the Function of an Administrative Law Judge in Professional Disciplinary Proceedings?

The rules and laws that relate to professional disciplinary proceedings can be complex. Contested disciplinary proceedings often progress to an administrative hearing if you cannot resolve the complaint informally. Attending a hearing before an administrative law judge requires knowledge of the unique rules that apply to these administrative disciplinary proceedings. As a result, you may need to contact a Texas professional license defense lawyer for assistance if you receive notice of a complaint against your...

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Common Mistakes Licensees Make When They Receive a Complaint from Their Licensing Boards

May 02, 2022License Investigation

Common Mistakes Licensees Make When They Receive a Complaint from Their Licensing Board

Receiving a complaint from your professional or occupational licensing board can be an intimidating and downright frightening experience. Disciplinary action can threaten your license and your career. If you don’t handle these complaints properly, you may make mistakes that put you at a great disadvantage in your disciplinary proceedings. Here are some common mistakes that licensees tend to make when they receive a complaint from their licensing boards. Failing to Take the Complaint Seriously If...

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