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Nurses pour their hearts and souls into their work like few other professionals. You need nursing lawyers who will put that same level of passion into your nursing license defense. If you are a nurse or nursing student, and have been arrested or contacted by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON / TxBON), call a nurse license defense lawyer at our firm immediately. We are nurse license defense attorneys. We want to see you continue in the career you love.
Retaining a Texas Board of Nursing attorney quickly can make the difference in your TBON nurse license defense. Deborah Goodall and Buck Johnson are TBON / TxBON lawyers and here to assist you in defending your license.
Following an arrest or criminal conviction, you may have questions regarding your TBON nursing license in the areas of license renewals, board investigations, license applications, license reinstatement as well as other areas. Below are links to the most common areas we address with TBON / TxBON on a nurse’s behalf.
While disciplinary action from the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON / TxBON) varies in severity, without the legal representation of a nurse license defense lawyer, it is quite possible to be unfairly disciplined by the Board. You need nursing lawyers with experience to help you navigate this process and manage your nursing license defense.
Our nursing defense team brings many years of experience in nursing defense and criminal defense to offer you the best defense with TxBON.
If you receive notice of a complaint, don’t ignore it. The TBON may initiate an investigation, and your timely response—even a written one—can impact outcomes. Schedule a consultation with a nurse-license defense attorney who understands TBON’s processes and your rights.
Not every complaint results in suspension or revocation, but even minor allegations (documentation errors, substance-use concerns, boundary issues) can trigger formal action. The TBON evaluates whether the facts show a violation of the Nursing Practice Act or rules, and an attorney can help you mitigate risk and negotiate to reduce or avoid severe discipline.
No—but a criminal charge or conviction often raises serious license defense issues. The TBON considers factors like the nature of the offense, how it relates to nursing practice, your honesty in disclosures, and evidence of rehabilitation. Skilled legal representation can help you present your case and protect your license.
When the TBON issues a proposed order or settlement, you have the right to review and negotiate it (or challenge it). Accepting a severe order without legal advice may harm your long-term career. An experienced nurse-license defense attorney will help evaluate the risks, negotiate favorable terms, and protect your ability to practice.
Best practices include: maintaining complete and accurate patient records, staying current with continuing education, immediately disclosing any reportable events, and engaging a defense attorney as soon as concerns arise. Taking proactive steps helps you defend your license and avoid or limit disciplinary action.
