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2019 Legislative Session A Success for the Texas Medical Board

August 27, 2019Posts

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) began its Sunset review process back in 2015. At the close of the 86th legislature this year, the most pressing matters that required legislative action have passed. Every Texas licensing board is subject to the Sunset process, whereby the legislature conducts an in-depth review of operations, efficiency, and effectiveness, and questions whether the agency is carrying out its responsibilities and if the agency is even still necessary. In the course...

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Pending Rule Changes for Texas Chiropractors

August 25, 2019Posts

Texas chiropractors are licensed and regulated by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE). The Board functions to ensure that chiropractors have a strong understanding of their profession and ethical expectations. Recently the Board voted to propose rule changes and those are now pending adoption. The proposed rule changes address a number of important concerns for chiropractors. The topics addressed include: Fees Place of Business Mandatory Notice to the Public Mandatory Display of License Unsafe...

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Case Evaluation with Our Firm: Discuss the Merits of Your Potential Case, Get Straightforward Answers

August 23, 2019Posts

Your career, livelihood, and reputation are at stake when an allegation of misconduct is lodged against 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. You will meet with one of our experienced license defense attorneys to discuss the merits of your potential case and get straightforward answers. Meeting with an attorney as soon as practicable after being notified...

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Alternative Dispute Resolution: Resolving Contested Licensing Board Cases Referred to the State Office of Administrative Hearings

August 20, 2019Posts

Texas licensing boards investigate complaints filed against the individuals and entities they license. When a complaint moves forward to investigation and is not resolved informally, or when the licensee requests a hearing, then the case will be forwarded to the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing (SOAH) for formal hearing. SOAH hears all types of cases against license holders regarding complaints of violations of board rules and/or other alleged malfeasance. A SOAH hearing serves as...

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4 Actions to Avoid When A Licensing Board is Investigating a Complaint Against You

August 17, 2019Posts

It is a tough day when you receive a notice that a complaint has been filed against you with your licensing board and now you are under investigation. Your license, livelihood, and reputation are at risk. Texas licensing boards have the authority to take a number of disciplinary actions against their licenses. In order to protect your license and mount the best defense against the allegations, avoid these 4 actions. 1. Avoid Avoiding. Do not...

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