The State of Texas licenses and regulates many professions, such as doctors, realtors, accountants, cosmetologists, architects, plumbers, and electricians. In addition, many types of businesses are regulated either by a state agency or the federal government. These include nursing homes, funeral homes, and many others.
Licensing and regulatory agencies affect how you make a living. The regulators investigate complaints filed against you and can keep you from obtaining or renewing your license. Further, if a licensing agency thinks you have violated the regulations of your profession, the agency may be able to penalize you by assessing a fine or even by suspending your license. Because these governmental agencies can affect your livelihood, it is important to have an advocate who can help you when dealing with a licensing agency.
Due to her decades of experience working for multiple state agencies, Paula is skilled at interpreting the regulations affecting a licensed profession and at representing clients at hearings conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.