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How Often do You Have to Renew Your Dental License in Texas?

September 15, 2022License Defense Attorney Texas

If you are hoping to renew your dental license in Texas, you should always be prepared to do so every two years. However, you might be surprised at how involved the dental license renewal application process is. It is not uncommon for dentists to have trouble getting their application for license renewal granted by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE). If your dental license has expired or you are running into difficulties getting...

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Is There a Grace Period for an Expired Dental License in Texas?

September 15, 2022Professional License Defense Posts

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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Challenging the Denial of a Nursing License

September 05, 2022Professional License Defense Posts

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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Can’t I Just Call and Explain Myself to My Licensing Board When I Receive Notice of a Complaint?

September 04, 2022Professional License Defense Posts

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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Handling a Complaint Against Your Chemical Dependency Counseling License

September 03, 2022Professional License Defense Posts

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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Complaints Before the Texas Education Agency

September 02, 2022Professional License Defense Posts

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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Complaints Against Tow Truck Operator Licenses

September 01, 2022Professional License Defense Posts

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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When You Receive a Complaint Concerning Your Occupational Therapist License

August 31, 2022Professional License Defense Posts

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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Podiatrist License Defense in Texas

August 30, 2022Professional License Defense Posts

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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Dealing with the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board

August 29, 2022Professional License Defense Posts

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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