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August 28, 2019 Medical License Defense

Conflict Resolution Between a Patient and Registered Nurse in Texas

The practice of nursing requires specialized judgment and skill and providing care to patients requires a certain level of trust between the nurse and patient. Delegation is an essential nursing skill that Registered Nurses (RNs) use to maximize the nursing care that clients receive. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a disagreement to arise between a patient and an RN as to what tasks can and should be properly delegated by the RN to unlicensed...

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August 27, 2019 Posts

Texas Medical Board Disciplines 80 Physicians -17 Orders Related to Quality of Care, 11 Orders Related to Unprofessional Conduct

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) disciplined 80 physicians at its June 2019 Board Meeting. This represents a significant increase in disciplinary action from the Board's March 2019 Board Meeting when 36 physicians were disciplined. In its press release, the TMB stated that the March disciplinary actions include: 17 Orders related to quality of care violations, 11 Orders related to unprofessional conduct, 3 license revocation, 14 voluntary surrenders/revocations, 1 license suspension, 4 Order related to nontherapeutic...

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August 26, 2019 Posts

2019 Legislative Session A Success for the Texas Medical Board

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) began its Sunset review process back in 2015. At the close of the 86th legislature this year, the most pressing matters that required legislative action have passed. Every Texas licensing board is subject to the Sunset process, whereby the legislature conducts an in-depth review of operations, efficiency, and effectiveness, and questions whether the agency is carrying out its responsibilities and if the agency is even still necessary. In the course...

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August 25, 2019 Posts

New Laws for TDLR Programs – Texas Department of License and Regulation

The 86th Texas Legislature passed a number of bills related to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and its programs. Many of these new laws are slated to become effective on September 1, 2019, while a few were made effective immediately. A few are to take effect in early 2020. To review the full list of recently enacted legislation, visit the Agency's page on TDLR-related bills here. Some of the new laws are...

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August 24, 2019 Posts

Pending Rule Changes for Texas Chiropractors

Texas chiropractors are licensed and regulated by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE). The Board functions to ensure that chiropractors have a strong understanding of their profession and ethical expectations. Recently the Board voted to propose rule changes and those are now pending adoption. The proposed rule changes address a number of important concerns for chiropractors. The topics addressed include: Fees Place of Business Mandatory Notice to the Public Mandatory Display of License Unsafe...

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August 23, 2019 Posts

San Antonio Contractors Busted in Undercover Sting Operation

Texas was part of a multi-state sting against unlicensed contractors. As a result of the San Antonio undercover sting operation, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) will file at least 47 enforcement cases against unlicensed electricians and air conditioning contractors. The enforcement effort was coordinated by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) and included the District of Columbia and 10 states: Texas, Arizona, California, Florida, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon,...

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August 22, 2019 Professional License Defense

Complexities of Occupational License Defense Matters

If a licensing board in Texas is investigating you for allegation of wrongdoing, violating a board rule, or other malfeasance, your career is in jeopardy. Make no mistake: even a single complaint against you with the licensing board can ruin your career. Complexities of Occupational License Defense Matters Our firm represents professionals defend their licenses against attack by a Texas licensing board or other state agency. We defend medical licenses with the Texas Medical Board,...

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August 21, 2019 Posts

Case Evaluation with Our Firm: Discuss the Merits of Your Potential Case, Get Straightforward Answers

Your career, livelihood, and reputation are at stake when an allegation of misconduct is lodged against your professional license. If you are facing a complaint filed with a Texas licensing board or State regulatory agency, fill out our case evaluation form. You will meet with one of our experienced license defense attorneys to discuss the merits of your potential case and get straightforward answers. Meeting with an attorney as soon as practicable after being notified...

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August 20, 2019 Posts

Texas Law Enforcement & Licensing Eligibility Based on Military Discharge Status

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) regulates law enforcement personnel, corrections officers, and public security officers in Texas. TCOLE rules are found in the Texas Administrative Code. TCOLE shall issue a license to applicants who meet the statutory standards. Licensing Eligibility Based on Military Discharge Status for Texas Law Enforcement Officers One of the standards for licensure by the Commission relates to the military discharge of an applicant. An individual may only be licensed...

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August 19, 2019 Professional License Defense

Consumer Complaints & Department Complaints: Both Investigated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration

Dozens of professionals in Texas are regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). By statute, the TDLR is mandated to investigate and resolve complaints received against licensees of the programs it administers. Complaints against TDLR licensees can come from a number of places. The three major sources are consumer complaints, internal referrals from routine inspections, and criminal background investigations of applicants and licensees. Consumer complaints and department complaints are both investigated by...

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