It took years of dedication and hard work to earn your Child-Care Administrator License. Yet, it only takes one complaint to threaten your career and livelihood. If allegations have been filed against you, it is critical that you take the complaint seriously. Even if you believe you did not violate any laws or licensing board…
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Police officers in Texas are regulated by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). When a complaint is filed against a police officer, the TCOLE reviews it to determine if it is the type of complaint it investigates. The Commission will investigate complaints against licensed law enforcement officers for an alleged violation of a law…
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The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) regulates forty professions and industries in Texas. The agency’s mission is: “To honor the trust of all Texans, safeguard the public, and provide a fair and efficient licensing and regulatory environment at the lowest possible cost.” The TDLR Enforcement Division The TDLR Enforcement Division is responsible for…
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The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) receives more than 16,000 complaints against Texas nurses annually. Not all complaints result in an investigation, and fewer still result in disciplinary action by the Board. If you are the subject of a complaint it is important for you to know what steps you should take and what duties,…
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Your licensing board has notified you that a complaint has been lodged against you. Undoubtedly, receiving that notice was one of the worst moments for you. Perhaps the complaint was lodged by a former client, a former patient, a patient’s family member, or even by a colleague or the licensing board itself. While each licensing…
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The majority of complaints filed against licensed professionals are resolved prior to a contested hearing. Contested hearings, or formal hearings, are held at the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing (SOAH), which is an independent forum where Texas agencies, licensing boards, other governmental entities, and private citizens can resolve certain legal disputes. Cases are heard…
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It’s the letter no licensed professional wants to receive: a notice from your licensing board informing you that someone has filed a formal complaint against you. All allegations of professional malfeasance need to be taken seriously. Consult with an experienced professional license defense attorney as soon as you are notified of a pending complaint. You…
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Our state licensed health care providers are held to the highest standards of professionalism. Whether licensed by the Texas Medical Board, the Texas Board of Nursing, or other licensing board, licensed health care providers have a duty to adhere to the rules of their specific board and Texas statues. If after an investigation the board…
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The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) regulates dozens of professionals and industries across our state. The agency serves to protect the health and safety of Texans and ensure the people are served by qualified professionals. As the licensing body, the TDLR has the authority to impose disciplinary action against those it licenses, which…
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The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) governs agent and adjuster licensing. The agency’s mission is to protect consumers by regulating the insurance industry fairly and diligently, promoting a stable and competitive market, and providing information that makes a difference. Agent licensure in Texas includes: Insurance Service Representative Escrow Officers Title Insurance Risk Manager Funeral, pre-arrangement…
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