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Prescription Monitoring Program Mandate Coming September 1, 2019

August 05, 2019Posts

In an effort to combat the misuse and abuse of certain prescription medications, Texas implemented the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) to assist prescribers of controlled substances with monitoring patient prescription history. The PMP seeks to avoid duplicative prescriptions, prevent drug diversion, and control misuse of controlled substances. Prescription Monitoring Program Mandate Coming September 1, 2019 Beginning September 1, 2019, prescribers of opioids, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, or carisoprodol will be required to check the patient’s PMP history...

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Funeral Homes in Violation of Health & Safety Code – Texas Funeral Service Commission Finds 63 Funeral Establishments to Have Deficiencies

August 04, 2019Posts

The Texas Funeral Service Commission licenses and regulates funeral homes, funeral directors, embalmers, crematories, and certain cemeteries. It is also the regulatory agency that oversees compliance and investigates complaints made against those it licenses. The funeral home industry in Texas must adhere to a strict set of rules and regulations. There are a number of duties of a funeral establishment codified in the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 23. Further, the Commission has a duty to...

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Penalties for Sanitation Violations – Texas Cosmetologists

August 03, 2019Posts

In Texas, Cosmetologists and businesses that offer cosmetology services are regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). Cosmetology includes professional skills in hair care, skincare, cosmetics, manicures and pedicures, and certain hair removal services. Individual cosmetologists and cosmetology establishments are required to be licensed by the TDLR. Violation of the Rules pertaining to the TDLR's cosmetology program can lead to the imposition of administrative sanctions and/or administrative penalties. 16 Tex. Admin. Code...

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TX Professional License Defense Lawyer

August 02, 2019Posts

You earned a professional license in Texas. You may have undergone years of training. When your professional license is under attack by a state agency or licensing board, you are understandably under a lot of stress. Complaints and subsequent investigations can harm your reputation, and possibly lead to suspension or revocation of your license. When someone files a formal complaint that could threaten your license and your career, you need to take strong, immediate legal...

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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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