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Appearing Before the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)

April 19, 2018Posts

A complaint filed against you with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC or the Commission) can put your professional real estate license at risk. A single complaint can put your career, livelihood, and reputation in jeopardy. The Commission investigates all complaints made against its licensees, including real estate agents, brokers, real estate inspectors, real estate education providers, home warranty companies, and timeshare plans. If there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate the alleged violation of Texas...

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What is the Role of the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)?

April 16, 2018Posts

The Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing (SOAH) resolves disputes through an administrative hearing or mediation. In instances when allegations of misconduct filed with a Texas licensing board against a licensee are not resolved by an informal settlement process or through negotiations, adjudication before SOAH may be necessary. License holders who wish to dispute a licensing board ruling may also appeal to SOAH. The role of SOAH is to "resolves disputes between Texas agencies, other...

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Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and the New Rules that Texas Nurses Need to Know

April 11, 2018Posts

The enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) was implemented in Texas on January 19, 2018. The eNLC replaces the previous Nurse Licensure Compact. It is an agreement between states that allows nurses to hold one license but practice in multiple states that have signed onto the eNLC. Currently 29 states have signed onto the eNLC, including Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas. The purpose of the eNLC is to increase access to healthcare while maintaining protections...

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Will the Texas Medical Board Discipline Me if No Patient Was Injured?

March 15, 2018Posts

If you have been notified of a complaint filed against you with the Texas Medical Board (TMB), you are likely wondering what is going to happen and what disciplinary action, if any, the Board may take against your medical license. The TMB investigates every complaint it receives and follows its Enforcement Process. It is critical that you treat any issues with the TMB seriously, even if you believe the complaint against you is baseless or...

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How the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Processes Complaints

March 12, 2018Posts

Becoming a licensed psychologist in Texas takes years of advanced training. As a psychologist, you work hard to develop a course of care that prevents or alleviates disorders and helps people regain their mental well-being. Our law firm understands the important role psychologists have in Texas. That's why we work hard to protect the rights of licensed psychologists whose professionalism is being challenged by a patient or someone else. The Texas State Board of Examiners...

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