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Administrative Penalties by the Texas Medical Board

April 19, 2018Posts

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) is the state agency tasked with "keeping Texas patients safe through the licensure and regulation of Texas physicians." Through the Texas Occupations Code, the Board is given disciplinary authority over those it licenses. In instances where a licensee if found to have violated the Texas Medical Practice Act or a TMB Rule, and depending on the severity, pervasiveness, and any previous discipline, the Board may revoke or suspend a license,...

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Can I Find Out Who Filed a Complaint Against Me with the Licensing Board?

April 18, 2018Professional License Defense Posts

If you've been notified of a complaint filed against you with your professional licensing board, you may be reeling, and your first reactions may be anger, fear, confusion. In some cases, the person or entity who lodged the complaint against you will be identified in the notice the board sends to you. However, in some cases the licensing board will not identify the complainant. If the complaint notification is silent as to who is making...

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Appearing Before the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)

April 17, 2018Posts

A complaint filed against you with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC or the Commission) can put your professional real estate license at risk. A single complaint can put your career, livelihood, and reputation in jeopardy. The Commission investigates all complaints made against its licensees, including real estate agents, brokers, real estate inspectors, real estate education providers, home warranty companies, and timeshare plans. If there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate the alleged violation of Texas...

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Does a Tax Return Preparer or Bookkeeper in Texas Require a CPA License?

April 16, 2018Posts

No, people who prepare tax returns and provide bookkeeping services do not need to be licensed CPA's in Texas. Requirements for Tax Return Preparers However, anyone who prepares or assists in preparing federal tax returns for compensation is required to have a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). There is no fee associated with applying for a PTIN and it can be done online. When you apply you must provider personal information, such as your name,...

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New Biennial License Renewal for Texas Chiropractors

April 13, 2018Medical License Defense Posts

The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) is the regulatory agency in charge of the licensure of Texas Chiropractors. Last year the Texas Senate Bill 304 gave TBCE the option to require a biennial chiropractic license instead of an annual license. As of March 1, 2018, Chiropractors in Texas only have to renew their license every two years. The new biennial license renewal applies to all licensees renewing in March 2018, and thereafter. The annual...

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What is the Role of the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)?

April 12, 2018Posts

The Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing (SOAH) resolves disputes through an administrative hearing or mediation. In instances when allegations of misconduct filed with a Texas licensing board against a licensee are not resolved by an informal settlement process or through negotiations, adjudication before SOAH may be necessary. License holders who wish to dispute a licensing board ruling may also appeal to SOAH. The role of SOAH is to "resolves disputes between Texas agencies, other...

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Has Your Professional License Renewal Been Denied by the Board?

April 11, 2018Posts

You worked hard to earn your professional license and it is essential to your career and livelihood. If your Texas licensing board has denied your application for renewal or is otherwise withholding licensure until you comply with certain requirements, you need to take immediate action to save your license. Do not practice without a license. You cannot practice without the proper license. So, if you do not currently hold a valid license, do not continue...

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Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Seek to Add Another Investigator and Increase Peer Assistance Services

April 10, 2018Medical License Defense Posts

The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TVBME) is responsible for licensing and regulating over 8,800 veterinarians in Texas, more than 1,500 veterinary technicians, and over 50 equine dental providers. It also conducts Compliance Inspections of veterinary offices located in Texas. These unannounced, on-site inspections are designed to document and monitor chronic problems that exist in the areas of Continuing Education (CE), controlled substances, and prescription labels. In the TVBME's Administrator's Statement in its Legislative...

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I’m a Doctor – Can I Represent Myself Against the Texas Medical Board?

April 09, 2018Medical License Defense Posts

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) reviews every one of the over 7,000 complaints it receives each year to determine if adequate evidence exists demonstrating a violation of the Medical Practices Act. If the Board finds sufficient evidence to support the allegations, then it will begin an investigation and inform the licensee of the alleged violation(s). If you receive such a notice, you are then given the opportunity to respond in writing. Depending on the facts...

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Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and the New Rules that Texas Nurses Need to Know

April 06, 2018Posts

The enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) was implemented in Texas on January 19, 2018. The eNLC replaces the previous Nurse Licensure Compact. It is an agreement between states that allows nurses to hold one license but practice in multiple states that have signed onto the eNLC. Currently 29 states have signed onto the eNLC, including Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas. The purpose of the eNLC is to increase access to healthcare while maintaining protections...

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