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October 14, 2026 Teacher License Defense

Can TEA Put a Teacher on the Do Not Hire Registry Without a Hearing?

Finding out that you have been placed on the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Do Not Hire Registry can be alarming, especially if you were not given an opportunity to respond first. Texas law does allow TEA to temporarily place an educator on the Registry without advance notice or a hearing in certain circumstances. That does not mean an educator has no way to challenge the decision. Texas law provides an expedited process for challenging certain...

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October 13, 2026 Teacher License Defense

Texas Do Not Hire Registry: How TEA Investigations and Arrests Can Lead to Placement

For Texas educators, being placed on the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Do Not Hire Registry can have serious consequences. A Registry placement can affect your current employment and your ability to work for another Texas school district or educational entity. If you are facing a potential Registry placement, a Texas teacher license defense lawyer can help you understand your rights and the options available to challenge the action. Recent changes to Texas law have created...

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September 22, 2026 Dental License Defense

What Are the Top Reasons Why Dentists Lose Their Professional Licenses?

Various alleged violations can lead to complaints and disciplinary proceedings against dentists and other dental professionals, ranging from overbilling to sexual misconduct. Therefore, securing legal representation from an experienced Texas dental license defense lawyer from the outset can make a significant difference when you face a complaint. The team at Bertolino LLP understands that disciplinary proceedings by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) arising from a complaint can lead to serious consequences that...

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Sexual Relationships Between Patients and Their Counselors, Psychologists, and Therapists

September 01, 2026 Professional License Defense

Sexual Relationships Between Patients and Their Counselors, Psychologists, and Therapists

Sexual relationships between patients and their counselors, psychologists, and therapists violate Texas law and professional ethics. A single complaint to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC) can put your license under review before you have a chance to respond. A complaint filed with a behavioral health board triggers a formal review that runs on the agency's schedule. Outcomes range from a formal reprimand to full revocation depending on what the board finds in the...

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September 01, 2026 License Defense

Can I Contact My Students on Social Media if I am a Teacher?

I recommend that teachers never use social media to communicate with their students.  While not every interaction violates Texas law or professional standards, certain communications may raise ethical concerns or lead to an SBEC investigation. Even communicating about school matters through personal social media accounts may lead to board investigations and/or complaints, which could put your teacher license at risk.  If you are facing a disciplinary action from the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)...

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September 01, 2026 Medical License Defense

Texas Physician Assistant’s Scope of Practice

As a physician assistant (PA), being closely familiar with your scope of practice can help you ensure that you are not operating outside the limits of your license. Performing duties that you aren’t licensed to perform could lead to complaints, disciplinary action, license suspension, or even license revocation. If your license is in jeopardy or if you are facing disciplinary action from the Texas Medical Board (TMB), you’ll need an experienced Texas physician assistant license...

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August 10, 2026 Real Estate License Defense

What Are Some Common Complaints Against Texas Real Estate Agents and Brokers?

Some common complaints against a Texas real estate agent or broker include misrepresentation of property, disclosure failures, and improper handling of trust funds. The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) receives these allegations from buyers, sellers, and other licensees. A formal complaint with TREC escalates faster than many real estate professionals expect. What a license holder submits during the initial response can define the direction of the investigation and affect the outcome of any disciplinary proceedings....

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August 10, 2026 Nursing License Defense

Can Accessing Patient Medical Records for Personal Reasons Endanger Your Medical or Nursing License?

Accessing patient medical records for personal reasons can endanger your medical or nursing license under both state and federal law. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act (TMRPA) treat unauthorized access as a serious violation with serious licensing consequences. A licensing board investigation can open before a healthcare provider realizes what triggered the complaint. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) and the Texas Board of Nursing...

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August 10, 2026 Articles

What Types of Crimes Can Endanger My Teaching Certificate?

A Texas teaching certificate reflects years of preparation and the professional trust placed in each educator. The types of crimes that can endanger your teaching license are broader than most educators expect, reaching into conduct inside and outside the classroom. Criminal charges don't have to result in a conviction to affect a teaching license. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) reviews criminal history, open cases, and plea agreements, and that review can begin while criminal court...

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July 16, 2026 Nursing License Defense

How to Protect Your Nursing License

A nursing license represents years of clinical training and a career built on daily professional judgment. The steps toward protecting your nursing license begin before a complaint ever reaches the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). A BON complaint can arrive without warning and put that career under review almost immediately. A Texas nurse license defense lawyer can help a nurse understand what the process looks like and what the right response requires. A nurse who...

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