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Physical Therapists and the Grounds for Disciplinary Action, Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

August 01, 2019Posts

The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (Board) licenses the state's physical therapists. The Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (Executive Council) provides administrative oversight to the Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and the Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners. Under the Texas Administrative Code, the Board "has the authority to deny an applicant a license or to suspend or revoke a license, to reprimand or otherwise discipline...

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Criminal Conviction Guidelines Issued by the Texas Department of License and Registration (TDLR)

July 31, 2019Posts

The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) is tasked with regulating more than forty professions in Texas. The agency handles enforcement issues and establishes criteria for licensure, including criminal conviction guidelines for each program it administrates. The Texas Occupations Code mandates that licensing agencies shall issue guidelines, which "must state the reasons a particular crime is considered to relate to a particular license and any other criterion that affects the decisions of the licensing...

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Determining TDLR Administrative Penalties: What Factors Does the Department Consider?

July 30, 2019Posts

The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) licenses and regulates over forty professions in Texas. As the licensing body, the agency handles complaints against licensees and is empowered to impose sanctions against those it licenses, including administrative penalties for alleged rule violations. Pursuant to the Texas Occupations Code, §51.302(c), the TDLR established an enforcement plan that provides ranges of penalties that apply to specific alleged violations, along with the criteria the agency will use...

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What Can I Do If I Disagree with the Licensing Boards Decision?

July 29, 2019Posts

If after a complaint investigation and litigation, you disagree with the outcome of a licensing board's case against you, then you can pursue your right to appeal the decision. What Can I Do If I Disagree with the Licensing Boards Decision? If a Texas licensing board or other Texas administrative agency has found that you violated the law, board rules, or are guilty of other misconduct, you have the right to appeal the licensing board's...

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Responsibilities of Licensed Breeders in Texas

July 28, 2019Posts

Dog and cat breeders in Texas are required to be licensed. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is the regulatory body responsible for the licensure and enforcement of Texas breeders. Responsibilities of Licensed Breeders in Texas Licensed breeders have a number of responsibilities and standards of care to which they must adhere. Failure to comply with the Licensed Breeders Administrative Rules can lead to administrative sanctions and penalties and/or license suspension or revocation....

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Complaints Against Massage Therapists TX

July 27, 2019Medical License Defense Posts

Massage Therapists in Texas are regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Massage therapy is considered a health care service when the massage is for therapeutic purposes, and in Texas, a licensed massage therapist may receive referrals from a physician to administer massage therapy. Beyond Massage Therapy, the TDLR administrates over forty other programs in Texas, such as podiatry, cosmetologists, and dieticians. Patients, clients, and the general public may lodge complaints against...

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RN Delegation of Nursing Tasks to Unlicensed Personnel, Texas Rules

July 26, 2019Posts

Texas Registered Nurses (RNs) must adhere to delegation rules regarding tasks completed by unlicensed personnel. The fact is that it is not uncommon to have disagreement between a patient or client and a registered nurse as to what tasks can and should be properly delegated. The practice of nursing requires substantial specialized judgment and skill, and every nurse licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is responsible for applying the minimum standards of nursing...

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How Long Will it Take to Conclude a Legal Proceeding Filed by the Texas Medical Board?

July 25, 2019Posts

When you are facing an investigation from the Texas Medical Board into allegations of wrongdoing, it's understandable you want the matter dealt with as quickly as possible. How Long Will it Take to Conclude a Legal Proceeding Filed by the Texas Medical Board? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question as it depends entirely on the circumstances of the case. While some cases can be handled swiftly, some cases can take many months,...

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Texas Medical Board Enforcement Statistics, FY 2018

July 24, 2019Posts

Recent enforcement statistics of complaints and investigations against Texas doctors and medical professionals licensed by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) are available. Agency statistics are published annually and can be located on the TMB's website here. Texas Medical Board Complaint Statistics, FY 2018 Total complaints filed against TMB licensees have been on the rise for the past five years. As reported in the Texas Medical Board Statistics, Fiscal Years 2009-2018, in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018,...

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Unpaid Student Loans Shouldn’t Prevent Hardworking People From Entering Workforce

July 01, 2019Posts

Imagine you are a 25-year old woman who has completed a degree program to become a massage therapist. You are excited to get your career underway, not just because you will be able to start earning a great living but because, quite simply, you have to. In order to earn your degree, you have had to incur thousands of dollars in student debt. But there’s a catch — the state you live in won’t let...

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