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Registration Program for Elevator Contractors in Texas

December 03, 2019Posts

Elevator and escalator contractors, technicians, and inspectors are regulated in Texas by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Any person who performs installation, repair, testing, or maintenance of an elevator or escalator is required to be registered with the TDLR. Texas elevator law includes Elevator Safety and Licensing Administrative Rules and Elevator Safety and Licensing Health and Safety Code. Elevator contractors have a duty to adhere to these regulations and the TDLR has...

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Location Inspections by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)

November 29, 2019Posts

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) regulates every aspect of the alcoholic beverage industry in the state, including licensure and enforcement. A major portion of TABC's overall enforcement effort is conducting inspections of licensed retail locations. Location Inspections by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission TABC inspections of licensed retail locations result in a substantial share of the alleged criminal and administrative violations cited by Commission enforcement agents and auditors. The Commission has a duty to...

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How Disciplinary Action Against Texas Doctors is Publicly Reported

November 27, 2019Posts

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) maintains public records of disciplinary action it imposed against its licensees. This information is easily accessible on the TMB's website, is published in press releases, and is available in the National Practitioner Data Bank. The availability of adverse records against your medical license means that future patients, prospective employers, or anyone else will be able to see license suspensions, sanctions, or other disciplinary action the TMB orders against you. Even...

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New Rules for Texas Optometrists

November 25, 2019Posts

The Texas Optometry Board regulates the practice of optometry in Texas and is tasked with establishing procedures and standards for licensure. The Board recently adopted new rules for Texas optometrists, which will soon come into effect. It is important to stay abreast of new laws and rule amendments. As a licensed optometrists, you have a duty to comply with all Board rules, regulations, and other applicable laws. Even a single complaint for an alleged violation...

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Important Rule Changes for Texas Doctors

November 21, 2019Posts

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) regulates the practice of medicine in Texas. The Board functions to protect the health and welfare of the people of Texas and it carries out its mission by licensing skilled professionals and enforcing standards of practice. To that end, the TMB recently adopted rule amendments that became effective in September, 2019. Medical Records Amendments to the TMB Rules on Medical Records relate to the Transfer and Disposal of Medical Records,...

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