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What Kind of Texas State Programs Operate to Assist License holders who Suffer from Substance Abuse or Mental Disorders?

December 20, 2022Articles

Different licensing boards and agencies in Texas handle disciplinary complaints using varying procedures. Depending on the nature of the disciplinary complaint, your licensing board may have specialized divisions to provide you with support and assistance for issues related to your disciplinary case. An experienced license defense lawyer can represent your interests throughout any disciplinary proceedings and advise you on whether and to what extent to participate in available programs. The following is a summary of...

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What to Expect During a Licensing Board Investigation

December 19, 2022Articles

After you have spent years attending school, studying, and passing, obtaining your professional license is a major milestone. Nonetheless, even after achieving your career goals, you still must follow all the rules and laws governing your profession. Violations of those rules or laws can lead to licensing board investigations and, ultimately, disciplinary action against your license.  Any disciplinary complaint alleging a violation of a rule or law can have substantial negative consequences for your professional...

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Survey of 2022 Disciplinary Actions Against Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

December 16, 2022Articles

Disciplinary actions against your professional engineer or land surveyor license can be devastating. After all, you have spent countless hours studying to earn the credentials necessary for your license, only to suffer what may be a major setback to your career. With legal assistance, you may also be able to negotiate the best possible resolution of the matter and safeguard your career.  The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (PELS) has jurisdiction to...

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What Types of Licenses Does the Texas Medical Board Regulate Besides Medical Licenses?

December 15, 2022Articles

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) regulates the licenses of physicians. However, the TMB also licenses and regulates some other medical professionals, as well. These professionals include: Medical Radiological Technologists (General and Limited) Non-Certified Radiologist Technicians Surgical Assistants Medical Physicists Perfusionists Respiratory Care Practitioners In addition to licensing or denying licensing to individuals in these professions, the TMB also receives and processes complaints concerning these license holders. TMB generally must investigate complaints against these professionals within...

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Disciplinary Actions Against Physician Assistants

December 14, 2022Articles

The Texas Physician Assistant Board (the Board) licenses and regulates physician assistants in Texas. If a patient files a complaint against you, the Board also handles the complaint and any ensuing disciplinary proceedings. If you find yourself in this situation, you should consult a physician assistant license attorney for help.  Complaints Against Physician Assistants As per 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 185.20, physician assistants (PAs) are subject to the same complaint procedures as other medical...

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What Are Some Common Complaints Against a Texas Real Estate Agent or Broker?

December 13, 2022Articles

Real estate professionals, including real estate sales agents, individual real estate brokers, real estate inspectors, and business entity real estate brokers, must obtain licenses through the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). As a result, TREC also investigates allegations of misconduct by real estate professionals and takes enforcement action as needed. Findings of misconduct can lead to a loss of licensure and other severe consequences. Having a real estate license defense attorney on your side can...

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What to Do When You Receive a Complaint Against your Texas Paramedic License

December 12, 2022Articles

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), a division of Texas Health and Human Services, handles the licensing of paramedics and the license and certification process for EMT-Paramedics, Advanced EMs, EMTs-Basic, and Emergency Care Attendants.  As a result, the EMS Compliance Unit of DSHS receives and investigates all complaints concerning EMS personnel, including licensed paramedics who have allegedly violated the rules and laws they must follow. Unfortunately, these rules and laws can be complicated, and...

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Defending Your Texas Audiologist License

December 09, 2022Articles

You’ve worked hard to become a licensed audiologist 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 protect your license and career. Contact an audiologist license defense attorney to help you deal with the complaint and any ensuing disciplinary proceedings. Complaints Against Audiologists The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) licenses and...

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Complaints Before the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

December 08, 2022Articles

As a psychologist, you use your education, knowledge, and experience to help your patients or clients to the best of your ability. 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 or client complains about your services. In this situation, you should protect your license by enlisting the help...

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Defending Your Texas Child-Care Administrator License

December 07, 2022Articles

As a licensed child-care administrator, you have completed the coursework, passed the examination, and obtained the experience necessary to obtain your license under Texas law. However, if you receive notice that someone has filed a complaint against you with Child Care Regulation (CCR), a division of Texas Health and Human Services, you likely will be taken off guard and uncertain where to turn first. No matter how unfounded the allegations against you may be, you...

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