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When Does My Professional License Disciplinary Case go to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)?

March 17, 2025 Professional License Defense

When Does My Professional License Disciplinary Case go to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)?

Individuals who hold professional licenses have certain due process rights when involved in disciplinary actions against their professional licenses. If licensees cannot resolve a disciplinary case with their licensing agency or board, they typically have the right to a contested hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH).  A Texas professional license defense attorney can help defend you in disciplinary proceedings that may arise from a failure to complete continuing education requirements and other allegations...

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What are the Rules for Dentists Administering Sedation to Patients?

March 16, 2025 Dental License Defense

What are the Rules for Dentists Administering Sedation to Patients?

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) is the state agency in Texas that licenses and regulates dentists and dental hygienists. Complaints against dentists, including those that stem from administering sedation to patients, can result in disciplinary proceedings. Disciplinary proceedings can sometimes lead to significant sanctions, including losing dental licenses. If you are facing a complaint that someone has filed with TSBDE alleging that you have violated a law or rule related to your profession, you...

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Social Work License Applicants Sue Over Law Banning Some Felons from Being Licensed

March 15, 2025 License Defense

Social Work License Applicants Sue Over Law Banning Some Felons from Being Licensed

One misstep or error in judgment can lead to disciplinary proceedings before the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC). When facing a disciplinary complaint, consulting a social work license defense lawyer to defend your license can be crucial to successfully fight misconduct allegations and reach a positive outcome in your case. Every professional occupation has laws and regulations that govern them. Some of these laws prevent certain individuals from obtaining professional licensure, including a Texas state law...

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The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) Adopts New Rules

March 14, 2025 Professional License Defense

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) Adopts New Rules

Navigating the rules and laws related to your profession can be complex, especially when they frequently change. Keeping up to date with any changes to applicable laws, policies, and regulations can be crucial to the success of your career and the continuation of your livelihood.  Fortunately, an experienced professional counselor license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP will work to keep your informed of your rights and responsibilities under Texas law. We also can represent your...

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Illegally Obtained Teacher Licenses Through Cheating Ring

January 29, 2025 Teacher License Defense

Harris County Prosecutors Claim Hundreds Illegally Obtained Teacher Licenses Through Cheating Ring

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) licenses, regulates, and monitors all educational professionals, including teachers. The State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) receives complaints concerning allegations of misconduct about all licensed and certified educators. A recent discovery of a cheating ring by the Harris County Prosecutor is likely to lead to disciplinary complaints involving committing fraud and cheating to obtain teaching licenses.  If you receive notice of a complaint from SBEC, whether it involves obtaining a...

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Medical Records and Physicians Rules to Know to Avoid Disciplinary Action

January 28, 2025 Medical License Defense

Medical Records and Physicians: Rules to Know to Avoid Disciplinary Action

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates physicians and other medical professionals. Part of those duties involve receiving and investigating complaints about these medical professionals, including complaints related to medical records. Physicians and other medical professionals are subject to certain rules that govern medical records that they must be aware of to avoid disciplinary action against them.  Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before the TMB can be a...

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January 27, 2025 Medical License Defense

Factors that Impact Sanctions for Nurses Before the Texas Board of Nursing

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) licenses and regulates nurses in Texas. This entity ensures that nurses follow the rules and laws that govern them. Any violations of those rules or laws can lead to disciplinary proceedings before the BON. The potential sanctions from a disciplinary violation can be harsh, including a license suspension or revocation in the most grievous cases. A Texas nursing license defense attorney can help if you are facing disciplinary proceedings....

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Potential Sanctions for Pharmacists in Proceedings Before the TSBP

January 26, 2025 Pharmacist License Defense

Potential Sanctions for Pharmacists in Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (“the Board”) is the state entity responsible for licensing and regulating pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies. The Board receives complaints about pharmacists who have allegedly violated the laws and rules that govern their profession. The Board can take various types of disciplinary action against the pharmacist if sufficient evidence of a violation exists. Disciplinary action can result in severe sanctions for a pharmacist. Having experienced legal counsel on your...

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January 25, 2025 License Defense

Advertising Rules for Optometrists

The Texas Optometry Board (“the Board”) is the state agency that handles licensing and disciplinary matters for optometrists in Texas. Unfortunately, patients, colleagues, and other third parties can report alleged misconduct by optometrists, like all professionals, for alleged misconduct. Complaints handled by the Board may involve any of the rules and laws governing optometrists, including those that involve advertising. Even if the complaint has no merit, receiving a complaint from the Board can be highly stressful....

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Does My Crim Backgrnd Make Me Ineligible for a Psych License

January 24, 2025 License Defense

Does My Criminal Background Make Me Ineligible for a Psychologist License in Texas?

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) is the state agency that currently licenses, oversees, and enforces the rules and laws that govern psychologists, among other behavioral health professionals. BHEC will review the criminal background of any individual who applies for a psychologist license.  An experienced psychologist license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP can represent your interests in any proceedings that you may face before BHEC, whether they involve initial licensure or a disciplinary complaint....

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