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February 02, 2022 Vocational License Defense

If I Am Arrested, Do I Have to Contact My Licensing Board?

If you were arrested and hold a professional, medical, or vocational license, your license or certification might be at risk. In some cases, you are required to notify your licensing board of an arrest, charge, indictment, or criminal conviction. However, you should never assume that you are required or are not required to report an address. Making either one of these assumptions could cause more harm than good. As a result, if you are in...

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January 31, 2022 Articles

Types of Complaints Handled by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) trains, licenses, and regulates peace officers, county jailers, and telecommunicators. TCOLE can discipline these law enforcement professionals for violations of Chapter 1701 of the Texas Occupations Code, TCOLE Rules, or other applicable laws or rules. Since a TCOLE disciplinary action can lead to a reprimand, license suspension, or revocation, getting legal representation as soon as you become aware of a complaint or investigation can be crucial. Understanding TCOLE...

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January 28, 2022 Medical License Defense

What Sanctions Can I Face if the Texas Medical Board Determines that I have Violated the Texas Occupations Code?

Sanctions from the Texas Medical Board (TMB) can result in a range of disciplinary measures, from license revocation to administrative fines. The TMB may have notified you that you are the subject of an investigation or already determined that you have violated the Texas Occupations Code. No matter what stage your case is at before the TMB, you are likely to benefit from legal advice from the medical license defense attorneys of Bertolino LLP. TMB...

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November 05, 2021 Professional License Defense

The Texas Education Agency Accused me of “Inappropriate Communication with a Student” with my Social Media. What Next?

Teachers have an important job. You work hard to help shape the next generation and give them the skills and knowledge that they need to succeed. Because of just how critical your job is, it’s no surprise that your field is tightly regulated and that there are many rules about how you can conduct yourself. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is primarily responsible for enforcing these rules and regulations, and if you find yourself on...

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November 03, 2021 Professional License Defense

What to do When You Receive a Notice of Investigation from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

If you’re a pharmacist, you have an important job to do and many people to help. Because your job is such a critical one, with the very real possibility of affecting lives, it shouldn’t be a surprise that this is a career field that is tightly regulated and subjected to a significant amount of oversight. When you became a pharmacist, you had to apply to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy to get your license....

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November 01, 2021 Medical License Defense

I Am Under Investigation by the Texas Medical Board for Medical Malpractice. Do I Need an Experienced Lawyer?

The simple answer here is yes. While you are not required to hire a lawyer to defend yourself, you have to ask yourself what your career and professional reputation mean to you. Are they something that you would ever want to risk? If the answer is no, you need to hire an experienced medical license defense attorney. The Texas Medical Board and its Investigation Process Once the Texas Medical Board receives a complaint, it can begin...

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October 29, 2021 Professional License Defense

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is Trying to Impose Monetary Penalties and Sanctions Against Me. What Next?

If you are working in what some would consider a “blue-collar” field, you have likely had to deal with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The TDLR is responsible for regulating a wide range of industries, and whether you are an electrician or an HVAC technician, you may have to answer to them at some point in your career. This department investigates complaints and can level sanctions and other punishments at Texas professionals. We...

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October 27, 2021 Professional License Defense

The Board has Accused Me of Professional Misconduct. What Can I do to Avoid Disciplinary Action?

If you are a licensed professional working in Texas, you have a board or agency that oversees professionals employed in your field. This is true whether you’re a teacher, a pharmacist, or a realtor. These governing bodies all take their jobs protecting Texas consumers and citizens quite seriously, That is why all of these boards have a complaint process. Someone can file a complaint against a professional and that professional can face an investigation, one...

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October 25, 2021 Professional License Defense

Giving Away Alcohol Without a TABC Certificate

In the state of Texas, you need to be certified by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission in order to sell alcohol. This holds true whether you are a manufacturer of alcoholic beverages or a retailer, and it makes sense. Alcohol is an age-restricted item and an irresponsible distributor of it could end up causing harm to others. As a result, no one is surprised that there are hoops to jump through and applications to file...

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October 22, 2021 Professional License Defense

Applying for a Provisional License from the Texas Medical Board

In some cases, applying for a provisional license from the Texas Medical Board may seem like the current best path forward for a medical professional. If you’re thinking of applying for a provisional medical license, it pays to do your research so that you know exactly what you need to do and what will be required of you. Fortunately for you, our medical license defense lawyers are quite familiar with state licensing requirements and can...

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