The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) regulates the practice of veterinary medicine in Texas, and issues licenses for Veterinarians (DVM), Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT), and Equine Dental Providers (EDP). Applicants to the TBVME must pass the state licensing exam and meet all other requirements prior to becoming licensed in Texas. The following are…
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Earning your Emergency Medical Services license or certificate in Texas is a major accomplishment. Our paramedics and EMTs dedicate their careers to helping people who are in need of urgent medical attention. You are the people who save us and our loved ones in emergency situations. There are five levels of certification in Texas. The…
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When it comes to prescription delegation for controlled substances in Texas, there are a number of regulations that must be followed. Failure of a licensed physician to fully comply with the Texas Medical Board’s (TMB) rules on prescriptive delegation could lead to sanctions and be costly to one’s career. The national opioid crisis has not…
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Texas licensing boards manage professional, medical, and vocational license programs in Texas. They oversee all aspects of licensure, including setting standards for licensure, mandates for continuing education credits, creating procedures for resolving complaints, and they are responsible for addressing complaints from the public and taking disciplinary action against a licensee when appropriate. When investigating allegations…
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To become a licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist in Texas requires a great deal of education. These professions often need to complete years of rigorous academic and clinical training focused on the study and diagnosis of hearing disorders, hearing loss, and other audiological medical issues. Texas Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists are regulated by the Texas…
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Athletic Trainers in Texas must be licensed by the Texas Department of License and Regulation (TDLR). Pursuant to Texas Senate Bill 202, the TDLR took over the Athletic Trainers program in October of 2016. In the first year under the TDLR, Texas Athletic Trainers saved $10,966.50 in administrative fees. The TDLR recently adopted amendments to…
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Before renewing their licenses, Texas insurance agents and adjusters must complete their continuing education credits and pay any fines or fees that are due. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) governs agent and adjuster licensing as well as company licensing and registration through the Agent and Adjuster Licensing Office (AAL). The TDI requires a certain…
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Texas House Bill 1696 amended the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act to provide for the licensing of Journeyman Industrial Electricians. Under the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act, an applicant for a license to be a Journeyman Industrial Electrician must: have at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training as a licensed electrical apprentice under…
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Cosmetology includes professional skills in haircare, skin care, cosmetics, manicures and pedicures, and certain hair removal services. Cosmetologists and businesses that offer cosmetology services are regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). Cosmetology Establishments in Texas are required to post a sign with information concerning services and assistance available to victims of…
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The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) has the authority to take disciplinary action against nurses who are found to violate the Nursing Practice Act, Board rules, or other laws. BON will issue a Board Order, which will contain findings of fact, conclusions of law, and terms of the Order. Once the Order is ratified by…
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