When your dental license expires in Texas, there is no grace period for renewing. In fact, in addition to losing your active dental license, you will also be assessed a renewal fee penalty when you are between one and 90 days past your renewal date and a second penalty from days 91 to 365. It is important that you take steps to renew your dental license before it expires, or your career could be in...
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Receiving a denial of your application for a nursing license can be devastating. After all, you have spent countless hours studying to earn your degree and work toward a career in nursing, only to suffer a major setback. However, you have options when you have received a denial of your nursing license. Enlisting the help of a nursing license denial lawyer can help you fight back against the denial and work to get the license...
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You have completed your education and earned your professional or occupational license. However, a complaint against you now has the potential to 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 license defense lawyer to assist you in protecting your rights and your reputation. By getting legal representation, you can also better understand the types of sanctions you...
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The Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) Regulatory Services Division regulates licensed chemical dependency counselors (LCDCs) in Texas. Therefore, your counseling license may be at risk if a patient files a complaint against you. If you find yourself in this situation, you should consult a chemical dependency counselor license defense attorney for help. Processing of Complaints Against Chemical Dependency Counselors HHSC’s Health Care Regulation (HCR) Department issues licenses to LCDCs. If HCR receives a...
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Teachers provide fundamental education to Texas children statewide. In many cases, teachers spend time with and influence children as much as their parents. As a result, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) takes allegations of misconduct by teachers very seriously. Findings of misconduct can lead to a loss of licensure and other severe consequences. Having a teaching license defense attorney on your side can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. SBEC and...
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The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) requires that the state of Texas license all tow truck operators. As a result, TDLR, along with the Towing, Storage, and Booting Advisory Board, receives and investigates all complaints concerning tow truck operators who have allegedly violated the rules and laws they must follow. Unfortunately, these rules and laws can be complicated, and the loss of your tow truck operator license can make you unable to earn...
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You have worked hard to become a licensed occupational therapist in Texas. Unfortunately, a patient or a third party has filed a complaint against your license after successfully building a career. Even if the complaint is groundless, you still must proactively take action to protect your license and career. Contact an occupational therapist license defense attorney to help you deal with the complaint and any ensuing disciplinary proceedings. Complaints About Occupational Therapists The Texas Board...
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As a podiatrist, you use your education, knowledge, and experience to assist your clients with their medical issues. However, you also are a licensed professional in Texas who must follow all professional and ethical standards that apply to your practice. Therefore, your license may be at risk when a current or former patient complains about your services. In this situation, you should protect your license by enlisting the help of an experienced podiatrist license defense...
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As an appraiser, you have completed all the coursework and passed the examinations necessary to obtain your licensing or certification under Texas law. However, if you receive notice that someone has filed a complaint against you with the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB), you likely feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn first. No matter how unfounded the allegations against you may be, you should always take disciplinary complaints seriously to protect your...
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When you receive a complaint against your professional license from your licensing board, you must go through certain processes to address the complaint. First, many licensing boards or agencies hold informal conferences to try and settle complaints by reaching agreements with professionals concerning alleged violations of applicable rules or laws. However, if a professional is unable to come to an agreement to resolve the matter, the complaint may go to the State Office of Administrative...
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