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August 13, 2018 Professional License Defense

New CIT Training Requirements for Texas Peace Officers

The Texas CIT Association is a nonprofit organization that provides standardized training, support, and education in responding to those affected by mental illness and/or those who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Under Texas Senate Bill 1849 there is new CIT – Crisis Intervention Training – regarding Texas peace officer training. The previous 16-hour CIT training requirement ceased to exists on April 1, 2018. It is replaced with the new 40-hour CIT training requirement. How...

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August 10, 2018 Posts

New Rules for Acupuncture Licensure in Texas

Texas acupuncturist are licensed by Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners, which is part of the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Recently the TMB adopted amendments to the rules for acupuncture licensure in Texas. Update to Rules on Acupuncture Licensure The amendments pertain to qualifications for licensure. The new language under subsection (a)(5) allows an applicant for licensure to appear before the licensure committee of the Board to request reconsideration of the applicant's ineligibility based on...

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August 10, 2018 Posts

Coping With the Threat of Losing Your Professional License

Are you facing a formal complaint filed with your licensing board? If so, you know allegations of misconduct against a licensed professional are serious. When your professional license is in jeopardy due to allegations of misconduct, your career is at stake. The threat of losing your license and livelihood can derail even the most stoic and organized among us. Coping With the Threat of Losing Your Professional License Feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, fear, or generally...

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August 10, 2018 Posts

Attorney for Representation Before Your Licensing Board

Often issues regarding professional conduct are resolved through licensing boards and the administrative processes. When a client, patient, customer, or other party files a complaint against you with your licensing board, it begins an investigation into your conduct. This can be frightening even if you believe the allegations are meritless. You do not have to face the licensing board on your own. In fact, you shouldn't! You have the right to have an attorney represent...

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August 09, 2018 Posts

Formal Complaints Filed with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) regulates every aspect of the alcoholic beverage industry in the state. Duties of the Commission include permitting and licensing, regulating sales, taxation, manufacturing, importing, transporting, and regulating advertising of alcoholic beverages. Restaurants, bars, liquor stores and many other businesses must have a license to sell alcohol in Texas. The application process can often be time consuming and complicated. The Commission says it takes approximately 45 to 60 days to...

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August 08, 2018 Posts

Defending Your License to Practice Law in Texas

As licensed attorneys we worked for many years to earn the privilege to practice law in Texas. If your law license comes under attack from a complaint filed with the State Bar of Texas, it is imperative that you take immediate action to defend your license. As an attorney you know that representing yourself is not the answer and that the best course of action is to hire a professional license defense attorney to represent...

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August 07, 2018 Professional License Defense

Texas Realtors: How the Code of Ethics Complaint Process Works

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the regulatory body for all real estate professionals in Texas, including real estate sales agents, brokers, and real estate inspectors. TREC was established by the Texas Legislature. This is the licensing entity in Texas that handles complaints lodged against any professional real estate license holder. The Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) is a professional membership association. Its mission is to promote and protect private-property ownership and rights, keep...

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August 06, 2018 Posts

What is the Texas Physician Health Program?

The Texas Physician Health Program (TXPHP) is an independent and confidential program that serves TMB applicants and licensees affected by substance use disorders, physical illness and impairment, or psychiatric conditions. The TXPHP provides education, recognition, and assistance in diagnosis and treatment for participants through a recovery program adapted and monitored according to their specific needs. The Program serves physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistant applicants and licensees of the TMB. The Program is overseen...

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August 05, 2018 Posts

Opioid Prescriptions: Texas Medical Board Adopts New Rules Regarding Pain Management

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) enforces stringent regulations on pain management clinics and medical professionals who work in pain clinics. Recently the TMB adopted new rules regarding pain management and utilization of opioid antagonists. These rules became effective as of July 8, 2018. The Texas Administrative Code chapter on Pain Management is now split into two subchapters: Pain Management and Utilization of Opioid Antagonists. Subchapter (A) on Pain Management describes the Texas legislature's purpose and...

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August 04, 2018 Posts

Texas Medical Board Disciplines 80 Physicians

At its June meeting the Texas Medical Board (TMB) disciplined 80 licensed physicians. This volume of disciplinary action represents a significant increase from its March meeting when the TMB disciplined 52 physicians. In its press release the TMB shared that the June disciplinary actions included: 5 license revocations, 1 license suspension, 15 voluntary surrenders/revocations 10 Orders related to quality of care violations, 8 Orders related to unprofessional conduct, 5 Orders relating to improper prescribing, 3...

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