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Enforcement Plan of the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR)

April 28, 2019Posts

The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) regulates dozens of professionals and industries across our state. The agency serves to protect the health and safety of Texans and ensure the people are served by qualified professionals. As the licensing body, the TDLR has the authority to impose disciplinary action against those it licenses, which can include penalties, fines, license restrictions, and even license revocation. TDLR's Enforcement Plan The TDLR's enforcement plan describes the specific...

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Updates on Prescribing Controlled Substances for Texas Physicians

April 24, 2019Posts

Texas strictly regulates the prescribing of controlled substances. As of September 1, 2018 the official prescription forms for controlled substances are re-designed and have additional security features. For the next few months Texas practitioners may continue to use the previous prescriptions pads. Effective June 1, 2019 prescription pads ordered prior to the redesign will no longer be valid. If you are a Texas practitioner who prescribes controlled substances, make sure that you order new prescription...

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Texas Commission on Fire Protection Injury Report

February 22, 2019Posts

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) regulates firefighters and Fire Safety Professionals in Texas and investigates complaints filed against them. The TCFP is vested with the authority to take disciplinary action against its licensees for violations of Board rules or other Texas laws. Disciplinary measures can include license revocation or suspension. The Commission also focuses on ways to reduce firefighter injuries. The TCFP gathers and evaluates data on fire protection personnel injuries to better...

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Texas Orthotists and Prosthetists: Possible Penalties and Sanctions for Violations

February 20, 2019Posts

The Orthotists and Prosthetists program regulates orthotists and prosthetists, orthotic and prosthetic assistants, students, and technicians, and orthotic and prosthetic facilities. It is housed under the Texas Department of License and Registration (TDLR). Unless exempt by law, a license is required to provide orthotic and prosthetic services in Texas. When a complaint is lodged against an Orthotist, it is handled by the TDLR's Complaint Investigation and Resolution Process. The TDLR is empowered to take disciplinary...

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Disgruntled Administrative Law Judges Leaving SOAH

February 18, 2019Posts

The Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing (SOAH) is an independent forum where Texas agencies, licensing boards, other governmental entities, and private citizens can resolve legal disputes. If you have a licensing issue with your board that is not resolved by settlement, the matter goes to a hearing at SOAH. While the majority of the licensing dispute matters we handle for our clients are resolved before the need for a SOAH hearing, it is important...

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