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Private Investigator Texas Licensing Requirements

October 26, 2018Posts

Private investigators in Texas are regulated by the Private Security Bureau of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). DPS conducts fingerprint-based background checks on applicants, investigates and resolves complaints against private investigators, and takes disciplinary action against licensees when necessary. Licensing Requirements for a Private Investigation Agency in Texas A private investigation (PI) agency in Texas must have a qualified manager who has a minimum of 3 years experienced, or combination of qualifying higher...

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4 Best Practices on the Professional Licensure Process in Texas

October 25, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

Earning a professional license in Texas takes a significant amount of time and dedicating. Doctors, nurses, lawyers, pharmacists, CPA's, and other professionals spend years pursuing the requisite education, then many more years honing their skills so that they can best serve their community. When seeking professional licensure in Texas, it is important to follow the licensing board's requirements exactly. As professional license defense attorneys, we've helped many clients receive or maintain their license to practice...

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Miscommunication Can Threaten Your Professional License

October 24, 2018Posts

Any person who holds a professional, medical, or vocational license from a Texas licensing board or regulatory agency could have a complaint lodged against their license. Formal complaints filed against a licensee can range from Board rule violation claims to allegations of malfeasance, from concerns of impropriety to accusations of fraud. In our modern world the majority of us communicate through email and text, and on a device slimmer than a deck of cards. Communications...

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Complaints Against Texas Licensed Professional Counselors

October 23, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

Professional Counselors in Texas are licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, which is governed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). If a complaint is filed against you with the Board you will be notified and given the opportunity to defend yourself against the allegations. A formal complaint filed with the Board in response to an alleged violation of the law or professional rules can have profound consequences...

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Reasons the Texas State Pharmacy Board May Discipline a Pharmacist

October 22, 2018Posts

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is the state agency responsible for the licensing and registration of Texas pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies. The TSBP is also tasked with resolving complaints and disciplining licensees for violations of law. Reasons the Texas State Pharmacy Board May Discipline a Pharmacist Reasons why the Board may discipline a pharmacists, pharmacy, or pharmacy technicians can include: Violating a TSBP Rule, the Texas Pharmacy Act, or other health and...

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Disciplinary Action Against Your Professional License: Reprimand, Suspension, Revocation

October 21, 2018Posts

Texas licensing boards are granted broad powers to regulate those they license. The specific powers of the licensing boards are found in the Texas Administrative Code and the statutes that create the board. The powers granted to these agencies is vast and often discretionary. Each Texas licensing board or regulatory agency has their own complaint resolution and investigation process, and each is granted the power to discipline its licensees. Due process must be afforded and...

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Electrician License in Texas

October 20, 2018Posts

Anyone who performs electrical work in the state of Texas, and is not specifically exempt by law, must be licensed. Electrical work is defined as "[a]ny labor or material used in installing, maintaining or extending an electrical wiring system and the appurtenances, apparatus or equipment used in connection with the use of electrical energy in, on, outside, or attached to a building, residence structure, property, or premises; service entrance conductors, as defined by the National...

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Reinstatement of Texas Nursing License

October 19, 2018Posts

When the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) determines that a nurse violated the Nursing Practices Act (NPA), the Board will pursue sanctions, which may include remedial education, fines, warning, reprimand, suspension, probation, or license revocation. A finding that a nurse violated the NPA can be done only after proper due process and an investigation into a complaint filed against a Texas nurse. In cases where a nurse's license was revoked or surrendered, the nurse may...

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Mandatory Reporting of Medical Peer Review Action to the Texas Medical Board

October 18, 2018Posts

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) is the regulatory body charged with keeping Texas patients safe through the licensure and regulation of Texas physicians. When a physician allegedly runs afoul on the Medical Practice Act, Board rules, or other regulations, the TMB is empowered to investigate, and where appropriate, take enforcement action against the physician. This year the Board has been taking measures to address an enforcement challenge it faces regarding mandatory reporting by medical peer...

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Recent Case Results for BERTOLINO LLP Clients

September 28, 2018Posts

You know it is serious when allegations of misconduct are made against your professional license. Even if you believe the complaint to be baseless, it puts your license, reputation, and possibly your career at risk. It is imperative that you mount a strong defense against the pending allegations. The best way to ensure the most favorable outcome in your case is to hire an experienced license defense attorney from the start. At BERTOLINO LLP are...

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