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May 20, 2019 Posts

Complaints Against Texas Real Estate Sales Agents On the Rise

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) regulates the real estate profession in Texas. It has jurisdiction over real estate sales agents, brokers, and real estate inspectors. TREC is the licensing entity that handles complaints lodged against real estate license holders. Anyone can lodge a complaint against a licensee, however, TREC cannot accept anonymous or unsigned complaints. The Commission investigates complaints made against the professionals it licenses for alleged violations of Texas law, The Real Estate...

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May 19, 2019 Posts

Texas Dental Board Procedures Encourage Settlement of Contested Disciplinary Matters: Informal Disposition and Mediation

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) is the regulatory agency for dentistry and has jurisdiction over licensed dentists, dental hygienist, registered dental assistants, and dental laboratories in the State of Texas. The TSBDE's mission is "to protect the public health and safety and promote high quality and safe dental care by providing enforcement, licensing, peer assistance, and related information services to licensees and their patients." All complaints submitted to the TSBDE are reviewed...

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May 18, 2019 Posts

Disciplinary Sanction Guidelines for Texas Doctors

The Texas Medical Board Rules include disciplinary sanction guidelines, designed to provide the TMB with guidance in assessing sanctions against licensees for violations of the Texas Medical Practice Act. 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 190.14. The sanction guidelines are "intended to promote consistent sanctions for similar violations, facilitate timely resolution of cases, and encourage settlements." Id. The purpose of enforcing sanctions is five-fold: protect the public, deter future violations, offer opportunities for rehabilitation, punish violators,...

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May 17, 2019 Posts

What Does a Professional License Defense Lawyer Do?

A professional license defense lawyer helps professionals protect their licenses when facing complaints, investigations, or other licensing issues. Professional License defense attorneys handle matters related to administrative law, licensure, grievance complaints, ethics concerns, and other important professional licensing issues. State Licensing Boards Administrative law is a complex and specialized area of law. It essentially encompasses laws that govern the administration and regulation of government agencies. Professional License defense lawyers practice heavily in Administrative Law because...

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May 16, 2019 Posts

4 Professional License Defense FAQ’s We Answer For Our Clients

If a complaint has been filed against you and your licensing board is now investigating you, you probably have many questions. Contact a Texas professional license defense attorney as soon as you are notified that a complaint has been lodged against you. An experienced license defense attorney can evaluate the case against you, help you understand what is going to happen and your options, and can defend you against accusations. Our attorneys at BERTOLINO LLP...

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May 15, 2019 Posts

Texas Optometry Board Action Plan

The Texas Optometry Board is the state agency authorized to regulate the practice of optometry in Texas. The Board screens applicants for an optometry license, reviews eligibility for license renewal requests, sets fees, and investigates complaints against optometrists. Texas Optometry Board Action Plan In its strategic plan for fiscal years 2019 to 2023, the Board lays out Manage a quality program of examination and licensure. Enforce the Texas Optometry Act. Implement a strategy focused on...

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May 14, 2019 Posts

What Constitutes “Misconduct” for Texas Attorneys?

As an attorney, you know you must adhere to the ethical responsibilities of the profession. The Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct define lawyers' responsibilities and proper conduct to maintain the integrity of the profession. The Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure establish the procedures to be used in the professional disciplinary system for Texas attorneys. The Texas Rules of Professional Conduct define proper conduct for purposes of professional discipline. And upholding the rules requires an...

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May 13, 2019 Posts

What Are TDLR Agreed Orders and Default Orders?

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) issues licenses, certificates, and permits to dozens of professions in Texas. Texas state law empowers the TDLR to investigate and resolve complaints received against licensees of the 40 programs it administers. The TDLR receives over 12,000 complaints every year. After complaint investigations are completed, TDLR prosecutors decide how the cases will be resolved. If the prosecutor determines that formal enforcement action is not warranted, then she will...

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May 12, 2019 Posts

TDLR Complaint Investigation & Resolution

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 when warranted, the agency can impose disciplinary action against those it licenses. TDLR Complaint Investigation When the TDLR receives a complaint from a consumer or other member of the public the agency's Enforcement Division assigns it to the intake section for review. An intake legal assistance will analyze...

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May 11, 2019 Posts

Bold Initiatives: The Proactive Efforts of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) regulates the alcoholic beverage industry in Texas. The TABC had a banner year in 2018. By tackling bold initiatives, the Commission redefined what it seeks to accomplish and its relationship with the alcoholic beverage industry. The TABC attributes its 2018 success to, "the agency's proactive efforts to engage all members of the industry, implementing new initiatives and overhauling significant policy positions to address industry issues, a new program that...

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