Complaints & Compliance
Our EMS Unit investigates complaints against:
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel
- EMS providers
- EMS first responder organizations
- EMS education programs
- EMS course coordinators
- EMS instructors
Complaints
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Complaints involve possible violations of:
- Emergency Healthcare Act at Chapter 773 of the Health and Safety Code
- Rules for EMS personnel: 25 TAC 157.36
- Rules for EMS providers: 25 TAC 157.16
- Rules for EMS First Responder Organizations: 25 TAC 157.14
- Rules for EMS education programs: L 25 TAC 157.32
- Rules for EMS Course Coordinators: 25 TAC 157.43
- Rules for EMS Instructors: 25 TAC 157.44
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- Index of EMS/Trauma Systems policies
File a complaint?
You can file a complaint by completing a form and submitting to the EMS Compliance Unit:
Email: EMS_Complaint@dshs.texas.gov
Fax: 512-821-4510
Mail:
Mail Code-1876,
Texas Department of State Health Services,
Attn: EMS Complaints,
PO Box 149347,
Austin, TX 78714-9347
You can get the complaint form online or call us at 512-834-6765 to ask for a copy.
Compliance Actions
The information in this section is intended to provide public notice of disciplinary action by the Department of State Health Services and the Division for Regulatory Services, Compliance Unit, and is not intended to reflect the specific findings of either entity.
This information may not reflect any number of factors including, but not limited to, the severity of harm to a patient, any mitigating factors, or a provider/certificant's disciplinary history. This listing is not intended as a guide to the level of sanctions appropriate for a particular act of misconduct.
Emergency Suspensions
Emergency Suspension Order imposed December 3, 2021, on Kyle Joseph Simmons, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 743833, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed September 7, 2022, on John Anthony Streppone, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 744906, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed October 5, 2022, on Reynaldo Garcia Rabagos, Licensed Paramedic (LP), License No. 58230, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed December 5, 2022, on Robert Doyle Gillcok, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 708347, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed December 21, 2022, on Kyle Steven Setterlund, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 755318, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed January 25, 2023, on Noah Craver, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P), Certification No. 755480, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed March 2, 2023, on Jesse Wallace McFall, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P), Certification No. 701699, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed April 5, 2023, on Patrick Rowe, Emergency Care Attendant (ECA), Certification No. 772163, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed May 30, 2023, on Norberto Ceaser Marrero, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 171800, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed June 26, 2023, on Aaron Rohde, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 771284, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed July 31, 2023, on Josh Robert James, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P), Certification No. 167783, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(23), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(31) and 157.36(b)(35).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed November 6, 2023, on Luis Alejandro Rodriguez, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 737837, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(24), and 157.36(b)(26).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed November 30, 2023, on Bradley Jay Benson, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 162879, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(6), 157.36(b)(7), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed December 6, 2023, on Thomas Collier, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P), Certification No. 756455, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(6), 157.36(b)(7), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(35).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed January 11, 2024, on Eliseo Garcia, Emergency Care Attendant (ECA), Certification No. 773386, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(33).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed February 16, 2024, on Robert Thomas Topfer, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), Certification No. 756956, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed February 21, 2024, on Edwin Balmore Gutierrez, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 735009, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed February 26, 2024, on Kenneth Reed Zink, II, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P), Certification No. 147605, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed April 2, 2024, on George Allen Dennis, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P), Certification No. 114900, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed April 2, 2024, on Manuel A Zelaya Hernandez, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 763723, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed April 16, 2024, on Edward Neil Crouch, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P), Certification No. 720751, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(a), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(16), 157.36(b)(22), and 157.36(b)(31).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed April 18, 2024, on Eric Farinholt, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P), Certification No. 732441, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed July 25, 2024, on Ryan Tipton, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-Paramedic), Certification No. 758059, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC § 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Current Compliance Actions
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Name and City of Residence
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Enforcement Action(s)
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Order Effective Date
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| Thomas, Hunter Charles, Dallas, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.33(m)(3), 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(33), 157.36(b)(35), and 157.36(b)(47). | 90-days Suspension from July 22, 2024 through October 21, 2024 | 7/22/2024 |
| Gonzalez, Valerie A., Conroe, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.4(e), 157.34(b)(2)(A), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(21), 157.38(c), and 157.38(k)(5). | Revocation | 7/22/2024 |
| Meekhof, Darryl Wayne, Argyle, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(34). | Revocation | 7/22/2024 |
| Ramsey, Nicholas, Nash, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(34). | 30-days Suspension from July 22, 2024 through August 22, 2024. | 7/22/2024 |
| Smith, Reginald Earl, Fresno, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(25), and 157.36(b)(29). | Revocation | 7/11/2024 |
| Watkins, Gary, Schertz, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(24). | 30-day Suspension with conditions followed by 11-month probated suspension | 7/2/2024 |
| Dial, Jacob, San Antonio, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.4(e), 157.34(b)(2)(A), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(21), 157.38(c), and 157.38(k)(5). | 14-day Suspension | 6/27/2024 |
| Jackson, Alexandra Elisa, Mission, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(12), 157.36(b)(24), 157.36(b)(25), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(29), 157.36(b)(30), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35). | Revocation | 6/3/2024 |
| Messner, Kimberly Lynn, Perryton, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.33(m)(3), 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(15), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(35), 157.38(c), 157.38(k)(5), and 157.38(j)(2). | 7-day suspension beginning May 18, 2024 through May 24, 2024, followed by an 83 day suspension beginning May 25, 2024 through August 16, 2024. | 5/17/2024 |
| Burton, Jeremy, New Braunfels, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(16), 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(22), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(35), 157.36(b)(46), and 157.36(b)(47). | 12-months probated suspension beginning May 6, 2024 through May 5, 2025. | 5/6/2024 |
| Integrity Medical Transportation, LLC, Plano, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.11(h)(1), 157.11(n)(1), 157.11(n)(2)(A), 157.11(n)(2)(B), 157.11(n)(2)(C), 157.11(n)(2)(D), 157.11(n)(5), 157.16(d)(14), and 157.16(d)(19). | Administrative penalty of $5,625.00. | 4/25/2024 |
| Hoover, Frank Rene, Kerrville, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(29), and 157.36(b)(35). | 18-Months Suspension= 15-days actual suspension:begins April 25, 2024 + 17 months and 15 days probated suspension : begins May 10, 2024 and ends October 25, 2025. | 4/5/2024 |
| Flores, Nestor Marcus, Lake Jackson, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35). | 90-day probated suspension beginning April 4, 2024 until July 4, 2024. | 4/4/2024 |
| Fuller, Adam Troy, Grapeland, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.33(m)(3), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(43), 157.36(b)(47), and 157.36(b)(48). | 30-day suspension beginning April 7, 2024, followed by an 11-month probated suspension until April 7, 2024. | 4/4/2024 |
| Cooper, Sallyann, Pickton, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(45), and 157.36(b)(47). | 15-day suspension beginning April 15, 2024 until April 30, 2024. | 4/4/2024 |
| Coleman, Brandon, Cedar Hill, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.4(e), 157.34(b)(2)(A), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(21), 157.38(c), and 157.38(k)(5). | Reprimand | 3/8/2024 |
| Cox, Brian, Logan, New Mexico | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36 (b)(24), 157.36(b)(25), 157.36(b)(29), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35). | Revocation | 3/8/2024 |
| Lerond, Hayden, Bells, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157,36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(24), 157.36(b)(25), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(29), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35). | Revocation | 3/8/2024 |
| Adams, Joe David, Mineola, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(29), and 157.36(b)(35) | 1-year Probated Suspension from February 29, 2024 through February 28, 2025 | 2/29/2024 |
| AM / PM EMS, Inc., Houston, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.11(h)(1), 157.11(n)(1), 157.11(n)(5), 157.11(n)(21), 157.11(n)(22), 157.16(d)(1), 157.16(d)(10), 157.16(d)(11), 157.16(d)(12), and 157.16(d)(14). | Administrative penalty of $100,000, $50,000 of which will be held in abeyance. | 2/29/2024 |
| Renter, Valarie, Wellborn, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.4(e), 157.34(b)(2)(A), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(21), 157.38(c), and 157.38(k)(5) | 7-days Suspension from March 16, 2024 through March 22, 2024 | 2/27/2024 |
| Cambre, Taylor Morgan, Humble, Texas | Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) | Revocation | 2/27/2024 |
| Wiley, Rebecca Jane, Stinnet, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(4), and 157.36(b)(8). | Reprimand | 2/27/2024 |
| George, Brandon Lee, Huntsville, Texas | Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) | Revocation | 2/26/2024 |
| Perez, Eddie Ray, Corpus Christi, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.4(e), 157.34(b)(2)(A), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(21), 157.38(c), and 157.38(k)(5) | 7-days Suspension from March 1, 2024 through March 7, 2024 | 2/21/2024 |
| Gill, James Patrick, Humble, Texas | Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614 | Revocation | 2/8/2024 |
| Cannon, Dakota Ray, Canyon, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.33(l)(3), 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(3), 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(24), and 157.36(b)(44) | 3-months Suspension from January 30, 2024 through April 30, 2024 follow by 9-months Probated Suspension | 1/30/2024 |
| Ray, Timothy Lee, Magnolia, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(16), 157.36(b)(17), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(32) | 12-month Probated Suspension from January 24, 2024 through January 23, 2025 | 1/24/2024 |
| Wolfenbarger, Michael, Richardson, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(25), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(29), 157.36(b)(31) and 157.36(b)(35) | Revocation | 1/23/2024 |
| Morrow, Georgianna Lynn, Ozona, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(24), 157.36(b)(29), and 157.36(b)(35) | 1-year suspension from January 22, 2024 through January 21, 2025 | 1/22/2024 |
| Rabb, Travis, San Antonio, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.4(e), 157.34(b)(2)(A), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(21), 157.38(c), and 157.38(k)(5) | Revocation | 1/22/2024 |
| Estrada, Anastasia, Houston, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.4(e), 157.34(b)(2)(A), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(21), 157.38(c), and 157.38(k)(5) | 7-days Suspension from February 1, 2024 through February 7, 2024 | 1/22/2024 |
| Jones, Aaron, Texas City, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1) and 157.36(b)(33) | Reprimand | 1/10/2024 |
| Record, Hayley, Roxton, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(25), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(29), and 157.36(b)(35) | 12-months Probated Suspension | 1/9/2024 |
| National Ambulance Company, LLC, Houston/Columbus, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.11(e)(1), 157.11(e)(7), 157.11(j)(2), 157.11(k)(1)(C), 157.11(k)(1)(E), 157.11(k)(1)(h), 157.11(k)(1)(K), 157.11(k)(1)(N), 157.11(k)(1)(O), 157.11(k)(7)(A), 157.11(k)(7)(C)(v), 157.11(k)(7)(F), 157.11(k)(7)(G), 157.11(k)(7)(I), 157.11(k)(7)(J), 157.11(n)(1), 157.11(n)(17), 157.11(n)(22), 157.16(b), 157.16(d)(1), 157.16(d)(4), 157.16(d)(18), and 157.16(d)(19) | Probated Suspension until June 1, 2025 and $19,125.00 held in abeyance. | 12/6/2023 |
| Lisman, Kevin Duane, Farmersville, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2) and 157.36(b)(47) | 161-days suspension from December 1, 2023, through May 10, 2024 | 12/1/2023 |
| Kanu, Chikwado Osita-Mark, Euless, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(6), 157.36(b)(24), and 157.36(b)(31) | Reprimand | 11/30/2023 |
| Cox, Brad Alan, Dallas, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.33(m)(3), 157.36(b)(6), 157.36(b)(31),and 157.36(b)(35) | 12-months suspension from March 31, 2022, through March 31, 2023 | 11/30/2023 |
| Martinez, Joseph Armando, Dallas, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.33(m)(3), 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(35), and 157.36(b)(36) | 3-days Suspension from November 30, 2023 through December 3, 2023, followed by 12-months Probated Suspension | 11/29/2023 |
| Sappington, John David, Canyon, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(3), 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(24), 157.36(b)(35), and 157.36(b)(44) | 7-days Suspension to be served on November 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24 and December 2, 2023, followed by 12-months Probated Suspension | 11/29/2023 |
| Doyle, Joshua David, Lake Dallas, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(29), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35) | 30-days suspension from November 15, 2023 through December 15, 2023. | 11/15/2023 |
| Morales, Cathleen Christene, Mesquite, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.33(m)(3), 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(32), 157.36(b)(34), and 157.36(b)(35) | 12-months Probated Suspension | 11/14/2023 |
| Hilger, Trystan, Tahoka, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(11), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(41) | 12-months Probated Suspension | 11/3/2023 |
| Hernandez, John Gilbert, San Antonio, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(3), 157.36(b)(4), 157.36(b)(6), 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(35), and 157.36(b)(47) | 12-months Probated Suspension from June 1, 2021, through June 1, 2022 | 11/3/2023 |
| Fonseca, Peggy Ann, Cuero, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(3), 157.36(b)(8), and 157.36(b)(31). | Reprimand | 11/2/2023 |
| Venzor, Evan, Austin, Texas | Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614 | Revocation | 10/26/2023 |
| Rocker, Alyssa, Tomball, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1) and 157.36(b)(45) | 15-days Suspension | 10/24/2023 |
| Christensen, Jr., Larry Joseph, Nacogdoches, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(8), and 157.36(b)(41) | 90-days Probated Suspension | 10/24/2023 |
| Lisman, Kevin Duane, Farmersville, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.44(i)(2)(E) and 157.44(i)(2)(G) | Revocation | 10/23/2023 |
| Reed, Justin, Bullard, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(3), 157.36(b)(8), and 157.44(a)(3) | 90-days Probated Suspension | 10/21/2023 |
| Castillo III, Antonio, Laredo, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.4(e), 157.34(b)(2)(A), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(21), 157.38(c) and 157.38(k)(5) | Reprimand | 9/29/2023 |
| Rodriguez, Danny, El Paso, Texas | Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) | Revocation | 9/20/2023 |
| Aguilar, Edgar Benito, Fort Worth, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(29), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35) | Reprimand | 9/12/2023 |
| Rascon, Jason Alexander, El Paso, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(35), and 157.36(b)(38). | 2-year suspension from September 12, 2023 through September 11, 2025 | 9/12/2023 |
| Torrence, Blake Wesley, Bedias, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.33(m)(3), 157.36(b)(1), and 157.36(b)(35) | 90-days suspension from September 1, 2023 through December 1, 2023 | 8/25/2023 |
| Crouch, William Cory, Austin, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.4(e), 157.34(b)(2)(A), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(21), 157.38(c), and 157.38(k)(5). | Reprimand | 8/14/2023 |
| Rojas, Benjamin, Houston, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.4(e), 157.34(b)(2)(A), 157.36(b)(21), 157.38(c), and 157.38(k)(5) | 7-days suspension from August 27, 2023, through September 2, 2023 | 8/14/2023 |
| Thomas, Anthony Keith, Houston and Humble, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(29), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35). | Denied Renewal Application | 8/11/2023 |
| Gonzalez, Eusebio, Pharr, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(c)(1) and 157.36(c)(3). | Denied Initial Application | 8/11/2023 |
| Milburn, Jr., Don Michael, Lexington, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.4(e), 157.34(b)(2)(A), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(21), 157.38(c), and 157.38(k)(5). | 7-day suspension beginning August 27, 2023 through September 2, 2023. | 8/11/2023 |
| Villa, Erick Sheridan, El Paso, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(8), and 157.36(b)(41). | Reprimand | 8/11/2023 |
| Guillen, Sergio Jesus, El Paso, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(8), and 157.36(b)(41). | Reprimand | 8/11/2023 |
| Walker, Kerrie Elizabeth, Owasso, OK | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.4(e), 157.34(b)(2)(A), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(24), 157.38(c), and 157.38(k)(5). | Revocation | 8/11/2023 |
| Patino, Andre, Lubbock and Abilene, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(4), 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(36), 157.36(b)(37), and 157 .36(b)(47). | Reprimand | 7/11/2023 |
| Green, Tre’von, San Antonio, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(3), and 157.36(b)(31) | 90-days Suspension | 6/7/2023 |
| Helms, Brian, Houston, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(29), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35) | 12-months Probated Suspension | 5/22/2023 |
| Olden, Luther Dansby, College Station, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(6), and 157.36(b)(31) | 12-month suspension, initial 30 days actual suspension, remainder probated suspension | 5/22/2023 |
| Lunsford, Priscilla Geneva, Sealy, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.4(e), 157.34(b)(2)(A), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(24), 157.36(b)(44), 157.38(c), and 157.38(k)(5) | 14-day suspension on May 20, 21, 27, 28, 2023; June 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 2023; and July 2, 3, 2023 | 5/15/2023 |
| Nix, Paula Milinda, Boyd and/or Fort Worth, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.44(e)(2), 157.44(e)(3), 157.44(e)(6), 157.44(e)(7), 157.44(e)(10), 157.44(e)(13), 157.44(i)(2)(B), 157.44(i)(2)(E), 157.44(i)(2)(I), 157.44(i)(2)(J), and 157.44(i)(2)(Q) | 7-day suspension From January 26, 2023, through February 1, 2023, and, 12-months probated suspension beginning May 15, 2023 | 5/15/2023 |
| Garner, Kade Collier, Lubbock, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(35), 157.36(b)(38), and 157.36(b)(47) | 24-months Probated Suspension | 5/11/2023 |
| Gonzalez, Frank, El Paso, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(3), 157.36(b)(4), 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(35), 157.36(b)(38), 157.36(b)(41), and 157.36(b)(47) | 3-month suspension from April 24, 2023, until July 24, 2023, followed by a probated suspension until April 24, 2024 | 4/24/2023 |
| Lowry, Roger Dale, Orange, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(29), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35) | 18-month probated suspension through October 10, 2024 | 4/10/2023 |
| Barzilla, Eric L., Houston, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(6), 157.36(b)(14), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35) | 12-months probated suspension | 3/30/2023 |
| Ream, Randy Allen, Conroe and/or Waskom, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35) | 90-days suspension from March 29, 2023, to June 27, 2023 | 3/29/2023 |
| Richardson, Catherine Claire, Magnolia, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.4(e), 157.34(b)(2)(A), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(21), 157.38(c), and 157.38(k)(5) | 14-days suspension from February 8, 2023, through February 23, 2023 | 2/8/2023 |
| Fields, Adam, Vidor, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(16), 157.36(b)(17), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(35) and 157.36(b)(47) | 90-days suspension from December 8, 2022, until March 8, 2022, followed by a probated suspension until December 8, 2023 | 1/17/2023 |
| Cook, Christopher Wayne, Benbrook and/or Fort Worth, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(16), 157.36(b)(22), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(32), and 157.36(b)(33) | 12-months probated suspension | 12/22/2022 |
| City of Dallas Fire-Rescue Department, Dallas, Texas | Violated HSC § 773.065(a) and EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.11 and 157.16 | Administrative penalty of $108,750.00 held in abeyance for 21 months | 11/18/2022 |
| Wells, Billy Nathiel, Arlington and/or Seagoville, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(24), 157.36(b)(29), and 157.36(b)(30) | Suspended until December 31, 2023 | 10/24/2022 |
| Van Dyke, Luke, Austin, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(35), 157.36(b)(45), and 157.36(b)(47) | 12-months suspension from September 12, 2022, through September 12, 2023 | 9/8/2022 |
| Hawkins, Shaun A., Houston, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(25), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(29), 157.36(b)(31) and 157.36(b)(35) | 12 months probated suspension | 8/1/2022 |
| Carter, William Jordan, Rowlett, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(29), and 157.36(b)(35) | 14-days suspension followed by probated suspension until July 26, 2024 | 7/26/2022 |
| Shaw, Sterling Alexander, Fort Worth, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.4(e), 157.34(b)(2)(A), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(24), 157.38(c), 157.38(j)(2), and 157.38(k)(5) | 6-months probated suspension | 7/25/2022 |
| Kerbow, Robin Glen, De Leon and/or Pantego, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(35), 157.36(b)(45), and 157.36(b)(47) | 12-months probated suspension from July 19, 2022, through July 19, 2023 | 7/19/2022 |
| Beach, Dillon Jay, Dumas and/or San Antonio, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(14), 157.36(b)(22), 157.36(b)(23), 157.36(b)(26), and 157.36(b)(30) | 12-month probated suspension | 7/14/2022 |
| Ogavu, Stephen, Houston, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(25), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(29), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35) | Suspension until November 11, 2025 | 6/30/2022 |
| Edwards, Joshua Austin, Lewisville and/or Coppell, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(24), 157.36(b)(25), 157.36(b)(29), 157.36(b)(30), and 157.36(b)(35) | Suspended until September 20, 2023 | 6/7/2022 |
| Larson, Daniel Anton, Terrell, Texas | Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614 | 24-months probated suspension | 5/13/2022 |
| Fox, Chantil Rose, Petrolia, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(16), 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(29), 157.36(b)(35), 157.36(b)(47) | 24-months suspension | 4/27/2022 |
| Quillen, Jordan, Lumberton, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(16), 157.36(b)(22), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(35) | 24-months suspension | 4/27/2022 |
| Adams, Steven Edward, Sunnyvale/Longview, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(25), 157.36(b)(29), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35) | 24-month probated suspension | 8/18/2021 |
| Schriber, Shirley Ann, Floresville, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.43(h)(2), 157.43(h)(17), 157.43(m)(3)(B), and 157.43(m)(3)(E) | 24-month probated suspension | 8/10/2021 |
| Flores, Joseph Daniel, Dumas, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(25), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(29), and 157.36(b)(35) | 48-month probated suspension | 3/11/2021 |
| Lee, Coy Waylan, Stamford, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(14), 157.36(b)18), 157.36(b)(25), 157.36(b)(29), and 157.36(b)(30) | 30-day suspension followed by a probated suspension until August 7, 2023 | 2/10/2021 |
| Brookins, Sr., Danny J., Denison and/or Warren, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(22), 157.36(b)(25), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(29), and 157.36(b)(35) | Probated suspension until May 31, 2024 | 3/23/2020 |
| Precise EMS LLC DBA Precise EMS, San Juan, Texas | Violated HSC § 773.050(a) and EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.11(m)(1), 157.11(m)(4), 157.11(n)(1), 157.11(n)(5), and 157.16(d)(14) | 4-year probated suspension and an administrative penalty of $355,375.00 with $307,375.00 probated | 1/21/2020 |
| Nwako, John A., Houston, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(14), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(22), 157.36(b)(23), 157.36(b)(26), and 157.36(b)(30) | 7-year probated suspension | 3/8/2017 |
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