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TDLR Complaint Investigation & Resolution

May 13, 2019Posts

The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) licenses and regulates over forty professions in Texas. As the licensing body, the agency handles complaints against licensees. And when warranted, the agency can impose disciplinary action against those it licenses. TDLR Complaint Investigation When the TDLR receives a complaint from a consumer or other member of the public the agency's Enforcement Division assigns it to the intake section for review. An intake legal assistance will analyze...

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Texas Medical Board: Minor Infractions Can Lead to Disciplinary Action Against Doctors

May 11, 2019Posts

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) regulates the practice of medicine in our state. The TMB handles complaints lodged against Texas doctors. If after following its enforcement procedures the TMB determines that a doctor violated a board rule, regulation, or the standard of care, it can take disciplinary action against Texas doctors. And it is not just major infractions that lead to disciplinary action. The TMB routinely imposes disciplinary action against doctors for what could be...

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License Actions Against Texas Police Officers in 2018

May 09, 2019Posts

Police officers in Texas are regulated by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). When a complaint is filed against a police officer, the TCOLE reviews it to determine if it is the type of complaint it investigates. The Commission will investigate complaints against licensed law enforcement officers for an alleged violation of a law or rule related to licensing, certification, or an appointment. The Commission will also investigate instances when a licensed officer is...

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Must a Texas Nurse Inform an Employer of a Pending BON Investigation?

May 04, 2019Posts

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) receives more than 16,000 complaints against Texas nurses annually. Not all complaints result in an investigation, and fewer still result in disciplinary action by the Board. If you are the subject of a complaint it is important for you to know what steps you should take and what duties, if any, you have to your employer. Do I Have to Inform My Employer of a Pending BON Investigation? Since...

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4 Reasons to Hire A Professional License Defense Attorney: Don’t Face the Board Alone

May 02, 2019Posts

It's the letter no licensed professional wants to receive: a notice from your licensing board informing you that someone has filed a formal complaint against you. All allegations of professional malfeasance need to be taken seriously. Consult with an experienced professional license defense attorney as soon as you are notified of a pending complaint. You do not have to face the board alone. 4 Reasons to Hire A Professional License Defense Attorney Your licensing board...

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