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November 13, 2018 Posts

Texas Realtors’ Compliance Date with New Advertising Rules

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) adopted new advertising rules that took effect in May 2018. License holders were granted 6 months from then to comply with the updated requirements. As such, all TREC licensees are expected to be in compliance with the new advertising rules by this month, November 2018. Registration Requirements for Alternate and Assumed Business Names and Team Names An alternate name (an alias) must be registered with TREC by the individual...

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November 12, 2018 Posts

Grounds for Disciplinary Action Against Texas Dentists

Texas dentists are regulated by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE), which has the power to take disciplinary action against dentists who are found to violate the standard of care, the Dental Practice Act (DPA), or TSBDE Rules. Dental hygienist, registered dental assistants, and dental laboratories in Texas are also regulated by TSBDE. Texas law authorizes TSBDE to issue a warning, a reprimand, impose a fine or administrative penalty, place a licensee on...

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November 11, 2018 Posts

Rules on Physician Advertising in Texas

Texas medical license defense attorney Advertising can be an important factor to the success of any Texas medical practice. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) places a number of rules and restrictions on physician advertising. The regulation of physician advertising is designed to foster compliance with appropriate standards so that the public interest may be served without impeding the flow of useful and relevant information to the public. TMB rules state: “It is the responsibility of...

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November 10, 2018 Posts

What Are Texas Nurses Required to Report?

Nurses licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) are required to report certain conduct. Failure to report when it is required could lead to disciplinary action by the BON, which may include a warning, fines, reprimand, remedial education, suspension, probation, or license revocation. What Are Texas Nurses Required to Report? The Nursing Practice Act (NPA) defines what conduct nurses must report. Under the NPA a nurse "shall" report to the Board "if the nurse...

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November 09, 2018 Posts

Texas Medicaid Telemedicine Benefit Updates Now in Effect

The updates to Texas Medicaid benefit policy language on telemedicine and telehealth took effect on October 1, 2018. Doctors and other health care providers providing medical services via telemedicine for Medicaid patients should be aware of the changes. The telemedicine policies were updated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) as part of its implementation of Senate Bill 1107, which codifies the requirements of telemedicine practitioners when serving patients via telephone or other...

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November 01, 2018 Posts

Case Evaluation with BERTOLINO LLP

The attorneys of BERTOLINO LLP have successfully helped clients resolve a wide range of complicated legal matters involving professional license defense, medical license defense, and vocational license defense. Your career, livelihood, and reputation are at stake when an allegation of misconduct is lodged against you and 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. Meeting with an attorney...

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October 31, 2018 Professional License Defense

Weather Modification Efforts in Texas to Produce More Rainfall: the TDLR Issues Licenses and Permits for Weather Modification Projects

Weather modification efforts in Texas are regulated by the Texas Department of License and Regulation (TDLR). Individuals and organization who intend to conduct weather modification activities are required to obtain a weather modification license and permit from the TDLR. What is Weather Modification? Weather modification in Texas is meant to produce more rainfall during the growing season. The TDLR describes weather modification as "focused efforts to produce additional rainfall using cloud seeding are widespread in...

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October 30, 2018 Posts

Dealing With the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has regulatory authority over a wide range of professions in Texas. The TDLR regulates 41 programs in total, including certain health care professionals, cosmetology-related professionals, and many skilled trade workers. The medical professionals licensed by the TDLR include: Podiatry Orthotists and Prosthetists Midwives Dietitians Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Dyslexia Therapy Massage Therapy Cosmetology-related professionals licensed by the TDLR include: Cosmetologists Barbering Laser...

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October 29, 2018 Medical License Defense

Complaints & Disciplinary Action Against Texas Nurses

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) was created by the Texas legislature to regulate the safe practice of nursing in Texas. It is the regulatory agency that issues nurse licenses to graduates of approved nursing education programs seeking licensure by exam and to nurses licensed in other states seeking Texas licensure by endorsement. The BON also enforces the Nursing Practice Act (NPA) and Rule and Regulations "by setting minimum standards for nursing practice and nursing...

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October 28, 2018 Posts

Combative Sports Licensing Program in Texas Under Review for Re-adoption, Revision, or Repeal

Professionals, organizations, and certain other entities involved in combative sports in Texas require licensure, including professional combative sports contestants, promoters, referees, judges, seconds, matchmakers, managers, and event coordinators who officiate or participate in a regulated professional event. The Combative Sports Licensing Program in Texas is administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Texas Combative Sports Licensing Program Under Review The TDLR is currently reviewing the Combative Sports Licensing Program and considering re-adoption,...

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