If a complaint has been filed against you with a Texas licensing board or regulatory agency, you need to consult with a Texas license defense attorney. Many licensed professionals who ultimately become our clients are apprehensive about meeting with a lawyer. You’re likely worried about your career, livelihood, reputation, and how to even approach the…
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The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is the regulatory agency that licenses qualified registered nurses to practice as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), including nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse midwives. BON is tasked with enforcing the Texas Nursing Practice Act and the BON Rules and Regulations by setting minimum standards for…
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As of June 1, 2017, people applying for or renewing a physical therapy license with the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners are required to take the PT Board’s new Texas Jurisprudence Assessment Module (TX JAM). What is the New TX JAM? TX JAM is an online assessment tool that evaluates an applicant’s knowledge of…
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The Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE) regulates the licensing of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in Texas. The Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE) is a State of Texas agency charged with supporting the TBOTE and the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TBPTE) as they license and regulate…
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If you are a licensed physician in Texas you have the ability to delegate prescriptive authority to an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or a Physician Assistant (PA). However, there are a number of regulations that must be followed. Failure to fully comply with the Texas Medical Board’s (TMB) rules on prescriptive delegation could be…
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Since the enactment of Senate Bill 202 in 2015, the Texas Medical Board (TMB) serves as the regulatory body responsible for the licensing and regulation of Medical Radiologic Technologists. The TMB regulates General Medical Radiologic Technologists, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologists, and Non-Certified Radiological Technicians. Complaints against radiological technicians can be filed with the TMB by…
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The Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives over 7,000 complaints every year against medical professionals by patients, patients’ family members, health care professionals, and other sources. The TMB reviews every complaint it receives to determine if adequate evidence exists demonstrating a violation of the Medical Practices Act. If after a preliminary evaluation, the TMB determines there…
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Texas licensing boards exists to set standards that licensees must meet to be eligible for licensure and for license renewal. Boards adopt substantive and procedural rules that licensees must adhere to. They also serve the function of investigating complaints made against licensees. They have the power to take disciplinary action when they deem it proper.…
DetailsIf a complaint has been filed against you with a professional licensing board, your livelihood, career, and reputation are on the line. This is likely an emotional and stressful time for you. Understandably, you may want to talk with colleagues about the complaint that has been lodged against you. Perhaps you want to ask for…
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You spent years building up your practice, and now everything you’ve worked to create could crumble. It could be expensive to fix. It could challenge you psychologically and lead to fights at home. But you can extract useful lessons from this experience. First, step back and appreciate the “gift” that’s hidden in tough times. This…
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