The Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing (SOAH) hears cases against license holders of Texas licensing boards regarding complaints filed against the license holder, violations of board rules, or other alleged malfeasance. Typically, board complaints are resolved prior to the case reaching the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings. Whether by informal settlement, formal resolution,…
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The Texas Medical Board (TMB) must report certain information regarding disciplinary actions it takes against its licensees. Generally speaking, TMB disciplinary actions are made public and disciplinary information is published on the licensee’s TMB public profile, published in the TMB Bulletin, and is listed in TMB news releases. Further, the TMB is mandated to report…
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The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) regulates the medical practice of dentistry in Texas. As such, the TSBDE investigates complaints filed against Texas Dentists alleging quality of care allegations, sanitation violations, professional conduct issues, and violations of the Dental Practice Act and TSBDE Rules. Further, certain criminal charges can affect your ability to…
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The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC or the Commission) regulates all real estate professionals in Texas, including real estate sales agents, brokers, and real estate inspectors. TREC is the licensing entity in Texas that handles complaints lodged against any real estate license holder. The Commission investigates complaints made against any of the professionals it licenses…
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In Fiscal Year 2017 the Texas Medical Board (TMB) received 8,114 complaints against medical professionals by patients, patients’ family members, health care professionals, and other sources. The TMB reviews every complaint it receives to determine if it has jurisdiction over the matter, and if so, conducts a preliminary evaluation to determine if there is sufficient…
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At the 2018 Texas Veterinary Medical Association’s annual conference, representatives from the DEA made several clear statements regarding the need for a veterinarian to register with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners states that it will enforce Board rules to be consistent with the DEA’s guidance. The Board…
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The Texas Medical Board regulates Respiratory Care Practitioners in Texas and is tasked with establishing procedures and standards for the training, education, certifying, and discipline of the Respiratory Care Practitioners it certifies. The TMB recently adopted new rules for Respiratory Care Practitioners in Texas. The new rules became effective on April 15, 2018. The rule…
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The enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) took effect in Texas in January 2018. The purpose of the eNLC is to allow nurses to have mobility across state borders and to increase access to healthcare while maintaining protections for the public. The eNLC allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) to have one multistate…
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Have you received a complaint notice from your Texas licensing board? If your professional license is under attack by a state agency or licensing board, you are likely under stress and wondering what you need to do to protect your career. The following are five more frequently asked questions about license defense and what to…
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The State of Texas regulates hospitals and most health-related clinics and facilities. This regulation is carried out through a number of different agencies empowered to oversee the care provided in medical care facilities and enforce disciplinary action when necessary. Complaints Against Texas Medical Care Facilities The Health Facility Program of the Texas Department of State…
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