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January 08, 2018 Professional License Defense

Is Your License Being Revoked, Suspended, or Placed on Probation Because of a Board Complaint?

Complaints lodged against you with your licensing board are serious. Even if you believe the complaint is meritless, or there are extenuating circumstances, it can tarnish your professional reputation. Whatever the reason is behind a complaint, it's a critical moment in your professional life and you need to take immediate action. As soon as you are informed of a complaint pending against you, we urge you to contact an experienced professional license defense lawyer. The...

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January 05, 2018 Posts

Dieticians Regulated Under TDLR: One Year Update

Texas Senate Bill 202 transferred regulatory authority of Dietitians from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). In accordance with Sec. 1.300(c) of S.B. 202 the then existing Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians was abolished. The Dietitians program was successfully transferred to the TDLR on October 3, 2016. The TDLR's mission is: "To be the leader in public service by creating innovative, low-cost licensing...

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January 04, 2018 Medical License Defense

Complaint Process of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (“MFT board”) was created to ensure that an effective marriage and family therapists regulatory program is carried out. The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program’s primary purpose is "to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Texas." As of September 1, 2017, the regulatory authority over Marriage and Family Therapists falls under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission...

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January 03, 2018 Posts

Texas Veterinarians – Being Prepared for a Compliance Inspection

The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners regulates the practice of veterinary medicine in Texas. Texas licensed veterinarians are subject to Compliance Inspections, which are unannounced, on-site inspections that may occur at any time. The Board uses these Compliance Inspections to document and monitor chronic problems that exist in the areas of Continuing Education (CE), Controlled Substances, and Prescription Labels. Inspection of Facilities and Records may be conducted pursuant to the Texas Rules Pertaining to...

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January 02, 2018 DSHS License Defense

Defending Your EMS Certification or License

As a paramedic or EMT you have dedicated your career to helping people who are in urgent need of medical attention. You are the people who save us and our loved ones in emergency situations. We understand you've gone through extensive training to earn you Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification or license in Texas. But a single complaint can destroy your livelihood, and all the hard work invested to build it. If you are facing...

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December 29, 2017 Medical License Defense

Challenging Denial of a Medical License in Texas

The Texas Medical Board receives far more applications for licensure than it issues. In Fiscal Year 2016, the Board received 5,602 physician applications, and issued 4,093 physician licenses. That means last year 27 percent of applicants for physician licensure were denied. This represented an increase in the percent of physician applications denied by the TMB over Fiscal Year 2015 and 2014, which was 20 percent denial and 22 percent denial, respectively. If you have been...

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December 28, 2017 Posts

Who May File a Complaint with the Texas Medical Board?

As a medical professional, you dedicated years of your life training to help people in need. You spent many more years building a solid reputation for being excellent at your job. If a complaint is filed against you with the Texas Medical Board, all that you have worked for is put in jeopardy. Who May File A Complaint with the Texas Medical Board? A complaint may be filed with the Texas Medical Board (TMB) by...

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December 27, 2017 Posts

Texas Medical Board and Board of Nursing Responded to Hurricane Harvey Approvals

When Hurricane Harvey made landfall, devastating our communities, the public health response of Texas agencies was swift. The Texas Medical Board, the Texas Board of Nursing, and other health care regulatory bodies enhanced relief efforts by mobilizing disaster medical care. Physicians and nurses were called upon to help with disaster preparedness and with injuries and other public health concerns in the aftermath of the hurricane. Health care workers from all over the country joined Texas...

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December 14, 2017 Posts

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Complaint Process

The Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE) regulates the profession of social work in Texas. It operates under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as of September 1, 2017. The Board is responsible for establishing policy and ensuring an effective social worker regulatory program, with the primary purpose "to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Texas." The Board is also tasked with investigating complaints made against...

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December 13, 2017 Funeral Service License Defense

Texas Funeral Service Commission Reviews Complaints

The funeral home industry in Texas must adhere to a strict set of rules and regulations. People rely on you during one of the most challenging times in their lives. They trust you to handle the funeral of a loved one professionally and with dignity. We understand therefore you take your work seriously. If someone files a formal complaint against you or your funeral home, your career, livelihood, and reputation are in jeopardy. Complaints need...

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