Complaints & Enforcement
Our EMS Compliance Unit investigates complaints against:
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel
- EMS providers
- EMS first responder organizations
- EMS education programs
- EMS course coordinators
- EMS instructors
Complaints
Scroll down to view current enforcement actions
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
Also View:
- Check current license status
- Read the 2016 report on Emergency Medical Services Complaints and Investigation
- 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.
Enforcements 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 Wednesday, September 20, 2023, on Coty James Seiler, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), certification (No. 741643) for violation of 25 TAC §157.36(b)(1), 25 TAC §157.36(b)(2), 25 TAC §157.36(b)(6), 25 TAC §157.36(b)(7), 25 TAC §157.36(b)(31), and 25 TAC §157.36(b)(35).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed Tuesday, September 19, 2023, on Joshua Kerkhof, Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P), certification (No. 753493) for violation of 25 TAC §157.36(b)(1), 25 TAC §157.36(b)(2), 25 TAC §157.36(b)(6), 25 TAC §157.36(b)(7), 25 TAC §157.36(b)(28), 25 TAC §157.36(b)(31), and 25 TAC §157.36(b)(35).
Emergency suspension order imposed Monday, July 31, 2023, on Josh Robert James, Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P), certification (No. 167783) for violation of 25 TAC § 157.36(b)(1), 25 TAC § 157.36(b)(2), 25 TAC § 157.36(b)(23), 25 TAC § 157.36(b)(26), 25 TAC § 157.36(b)(31) and 25 TAC § 157.36(b)(35).
Angel Jr., William Allen, Pikeville, TN. September 24, 2020, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a) for the duration of the Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.
Barnet, David Christopher, Corpus Christi, TX. February, 17, 2023, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Barth, Gage Ryan Glendale, AZ. January 27, 2023, Emergency Suspension of privilege to practice, Pursuant to Health and Safety Code 778A related to the EMS Compact and EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Bitar, Steven, El Paso, TX. June 15, 2022, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Calhoun, Ryan, Gatesville, TX. July 1, 2021, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Cambre, Taylor Morgan, San Angelo, TX. May 9, 2022, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Cole, William R., McKinney, TX. May 16, 2018, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Craver, Noah, Plano, TX. January 25, 2023, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Cuellar, Henry, Houston, TX. January 2, 2019, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Dial, Joseph Ernest, Fort Worth, TX. June 21, 2021, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Franks, Roy Thomas, Giddings, TX. July 15, 2022, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Garcia, IV, Eduardo, Laredo, TX. May 1, 2020, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Gill, James Patrick, Humble, TX. January 21, 2022, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Gillock, Robert, Poolville, TX. December 5, 2022, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Gutierrez, Edwin Balmore, Houston, TX. March 16, 2023, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Hardin-Crawford, Jacolby, Arlington, TX. June 16, 2023, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Hill, Ted Pete, Cypress and/or Spring, TX. March 9, 2022, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Hogston, Elijah, Boling, TX. July 13, 2020, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Horne, Isaiah, Bedford and/or Irving, TX. December 7, 2021, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Lawrence, Joshua L., Dripping Springs, TX. September 16, 2020, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Lehman, George, Waxahachie, TX. November 9, 2021, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Lively, Christopher, Bastrop, TX. March 9, 2022, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Marrero, Norberto Ceaser, Pearland, TX. May 30, 2023, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
McCormick, James Benjamin, Spring, TX. March 27, 2023, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
McFall, Jesse Wallace, Denton, TX. March 2, 2023, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Morales, Cathleen Christene, Mesquite, TX. August 9, 2023, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a) for violation of 25 TAC §§ 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).
Ortega, Hiram Edmundo, San Antonio, TX. March 3, 2023, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Perry, Ryan C., Navasota, TX. January 2, 2020, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Pitcher, Darvin Dean, Spring, TX. March 5, 2020, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Ray, Timothy Lee, Magnolia, TX. April 6, 2023, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Read, Casey Bernard, Georgetown, TX. October 7, 2021, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Reed, Marcus D., Round Rock, TX. March 15, 2018, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Rohde, Aaron, Aubrey and/or Garland, TX. June 26, 2023, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Rowe, Patrick, Grand Saline, TX. April 5, 2023, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Sanchez, Germain Javier Luna, Houston, TX. August 13, 2021, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Setterlund, Kyle Steven, Killeen, TX. December 21, 2022, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Simmons, Kyle Joseph, Bryan, TX. December 3, 2021, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Simpkins, Brad Scott, Coppell, TX. July 14, 2022, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Smith, Rodney Lloyd, Lucas/Allen/Melissa, TX. June 1, 2020, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Stephenson, Jeremy, Denison and/or Gainesville, TX. August 22, 2019, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Sticker, Justin Lee, Kountze, TX. July 22, 2022, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Streppone, John Anthony, Schertz and/or San Antonio, TX. September 7, 2022, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Taylor Jr., Michael Ray, Friona, TX. April 14, 2022, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Thornton, Matthew Allen Liberty, TX. November 5, 2020, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Tine, Hunter Kit, Fort Worth and/or North Richland Hills, TX. June 16, 2022, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Union Healthcare Services, Inc. DBA City EMS, Houston, TX. October 11, 2021, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.16(a).
Venzor, Evan, Austin, TX. August 10, 2022, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Wells, Kenneth Lloyd, East Tawakoni and/or Plano, TX. August 21, 2023, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a) for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35).
Wheeler, Masson Doss, Conroe, TX. February 2, 2023, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Wolfenbarger, Michael, Richardson, TX. July 14, 2022, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).
Current Enforcement Actions
For current license status, go to the Online License Verification site. All postings will remain on the web page:
- For one year after final action is taken; and/or
- Until the suspension or probation expires, whichever is longer.
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Enforcement Action(s)
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Castillo III, Antonio, Laredo, TX | 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 | September 29, 2023 |
Aguilar, Edgar Benito, Fort Worth, TX | 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 | September 12, 2023 |
Torrence, Blake Wesley, Bedias, TX | 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 | August 25, 2023 |
Crouch, William Cory, Austin, TX | 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 | August 14, 2023 |
Rojas, Benjamin, Houston, TX | 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 | August 14, 2023 |
Thomas, Anthony Keith, Houston and Humble, TX | 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 | August 11, 2023 |
Gonzalez, Eusebio, Pharr, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(c)(1) and 157.36(c)(3). | Denied Initial Application | August 11, 2023 |
Milburn, Jr., Don Michael, Lexington, TX | 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. | August 11, 2023 |
Villa, Erick Sheridan, El Paso, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(8), and 157.36(b)(41). | Reprimand | August 11, 2023 |
Guillen, Sergio Jesus, El Paso, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(8), and 157.36(b)(41). | Reprimand | August 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 | August 11, 2023 |
Patino, Andre, Lubbock and Abilene, TX | 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 | July 11, 2023 |
Green, Tre’von, San Antonio, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(3), and 157.36(b)(31) | 90-days Suspension | June 7, 2023 |
Covey, Christopher Layne, Irving and/or Saginaw, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.33(m)(3), 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(9), and 157.36(b)(31) | Reprimand | May 23, 2023 |
Hutchinson, Derrick, Leakey, TX | Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614 | Revocation | May 23, 2023 |
Helms, Brian, Houston, TX | 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 | May 22, 2023 |
Olden, Luther Dansby, College Station, TX | 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 | May 22, 2023 |
Pena, Augustin Daniel, Bishop, TX | Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614 | Revocation | May 19, 2023 |
Lunsford, Priscilla Geneva, Sealy, TX | 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 | May 15, 2023 |
Nix, Paula Milinda, Boyd and/or Fort Worth, TX | 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 | May 15, 2023 |
Garner, Kade Collier, Lubbock, TX | 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 | May 11, 2023 |
Villarreal, Melody Ann, San Antonio and/or Kerrville, TX | Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) | Revocation | May 5, 2023 |
Gonzalez, Frank, El Paso, TX | 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 | April 24, 2023 |
McAlexander, Donald Raymond, Uvalde, TX | Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) | Revocation | April 24, 2023 |
Alexander II, Jerry, Vernon, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(25), and 157.36(b)(26) | Reprimand | April 21, 2023 |
Lowry, Roger Dale, Orange, TX | 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 | April 10, 2023 |
Lindgren, Nathan Scott, Canton, TX | Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) | Revocation | March 31, 2023 |
Rangel, Gilbert, El Paso, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(8), and 157.36(b)(41) | Reprimand | March 31, 2023 |
Barboza Jr., Isaac Rodriguez, Uvalde, TX | Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) | Revocation | March 30, 2023 |
Barzilla, Eric L., Houston, TX | 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 | March 30, 2023 |
Perry, Bryan T., Houston, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(3), 157.36(b)(4) 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(35), 157.36(b)(39), and 157.36(b)(47) | 30-days probated suspension | March 30, 2023 |
Ream, Randy Allen, Conroe and/or Waskom, TX | 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 | March 29, 2023 |
Tejeda, Samuel, Jarrell, TX | Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) | Revocation | March 28, 2023 |
Ferguson, Jonathan Dale, Wichita Falls, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(32), and 157.36(b)(33) | 90-days suspension from March 27, 2023, through June 25, 2023 | March 27, 2023 |
Reyes, Hansell, Dallas, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.33(m)(3), 157.36(b)(3), 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(35), and 157.36(b)(39) | 1-day suspension from December 5, 2021, through December 6, 2021, followed by an 89-days probated suspension | March 27, 2023 |
McLain, Joseph Gamaliel, Houston, TX | 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 March 24, 2023, through April 7, 2023 | March 24, 2023 |
Megason, Vincent O’Neal, Clifton and/or Larue, TX | Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) | Revocation | March 24, 2023 |
Skyline Ambulance Services LLC DBA Skyline EMS, Houston, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC § 157.11(n)(18) | Reprimand | March 24, 2023 |
Hunewill, Casey Eugene, Forney, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.33(m)(3), 157.36(b)(3), 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(35), and 157.36(b)(39) | 2-days suspension from December 16, 2021, through December 18, 2021, followed by an 88-days probated suspension | March 14, 2023 |
Norrell, Jr, Teddy Gene, Canton, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.33(m)(3), 157.36(b)(6), 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(35), and 157.36(b)(40) | 6-days suspension from December 4, 2021, through December 11, 2021 | March 7, 2023 |
Starks, Kevin, Houston and/or Missouri City, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(3), 157.36(b)(4), 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(35), 157.36(b)(38), and 157.36(b)(47) | 90-days probated suspension | March 1, 2023 |
Richards, Ryan, Magnolia, TX | Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) | Revoke | February 9, 2023 |
Richardson, Catherine Claire, Magnolia, TX | 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 | February 8, 2023 |
Cavazos, Hernan, Alton, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.4(e), 157.34(b)(2)(A), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(24), 157.38(c), and 157.38(k)(5) | Revocation | February 1, 2023 |
Jackson, Cortney Gerard, Dallas, TX | 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 | February 1, 2023 |
Pearson, Ronnie Paul, Houston, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 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 | February 1, 2023 |
Lindburg, Tyrone Henry, Montgomery, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157,36 (b)(21), 157.36(b)(29), and 157.36(b)(35) | Reprimand | January 31, 2023 |
Shaw, Horace, Cedar Hill, TX | Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) | Revocation | January 20, 2023 |
Fields, Adam, Vidor, TX | 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 | January 17, 2023 |
Sutton, Brittanie, Scurry, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.33(m)(3), 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(35), 157.36(b)(38), and 157.36(b)(40) | Reprimand | January 17, 2023 |
Cook, Christopher Wayne, Benbrook and/or Fort Worth, TX | 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 | December 22, 2022 |
Zakem, Donna, Needville, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.33(m)(3), 157.36(b)(8), and 157.36(b)(35) | 6-months probated suspension | December 20, 2022 |
Upchurch, Jared Wayne, Texarkana, TX | Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) | Revocation | November 28, 2022 |
City of Dallas Fire-Rescue Department, Dallas, TX | 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 | November 18, 2022 |
Frazier III, Ronald Joseph, Georgetown, TX | Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) | Revocation | October 31, 2022 |
Beagnyam, Azzie Marshall, Dickinson, TX | 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 October 28, 2022, through November 11, 2022 | October 28, 2022 |
Wells, Billy Nathiel, Arlington and/or Seagoville, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(24), 157.36(b)(29), and 157.36(b)(30) | Suspended until December 31, 2023 | October 24, 2022 |
Baker, Caitlin Niccole, Orange, TX | 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 November 10, 2022, through November 17, 2022 | October 10, 2022 |
Ridge, Timothy David, Houston, TX | 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 | October 7, 2022 |
Castillo II, Porfirio, Mcallen and/orDonna, TX | 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 | October 6, 2022 |
Pempsell, Daniel Paul, Aledo and/or Fort Worth, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.33(m)(3), 157.36(b)(8), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(35), 157.36(b)(38), and 157.36(b)(40) | Reprimand | September 21, 2022 |
Van Dyke, Luke, Austin, TX | 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 | September 8, 2022 |
Floyd, Sr., Kerrick Deon, Houston, TX | 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)(35) | Revocation | August 25, 2022 |
Lewis, Christopher Michael, Chillicothe, TX | 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 | August 25, 2022 |
Wood, Michael, Seguin, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.44(i)(2)(B), 157.44(i)(2)(I), 157.44(i)(2)(J), 157.44(i)(2)(N), 157.44(i)(2)(Y)(ii), 157.44(i)(2)(Y)(iii), 157.44(i)(2)(Z)(ii), and 157.44(i)(2)(Z)(iii), | EMT Certification: 30-days suspension from August 25, 2022, through September 25, 2022 And EMS Instructor certification: Revocation | August 25, 2022 |
Ybarra, Anthony, Elsa and/or Edcouch, TX | 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 | August 24, 2022 |
Jackson, Alexandra Elisa, Edinburg, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(24), 157.36(b)(26), and 157.36(b)(30) | 18-months suspension | August 18, 2022 |
Garza, Emilia Jasso, South Houston, TX | 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 September 17, 2022, through September 23, 2022 | August 17, 2022 |
Scott, Devan Charles, Azle, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 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 | August 17, 2022 |
Garza, Daniel B., Eagle Pass, TX | 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 September 15, 2022, through September 21, 2022 | August 15, 2022 |
Lawrence, Walker Watt, Millsap and/or Weatherford, TX | Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) | Revocation | August 9, 2022 |
Hawkins, Shaun A., Houston, TX | 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 | August 1, 2022 |
Gibbs, Adam Steele, Bulverde, TX | 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 | July 28, 2022 |
Carter, William Jordan, Rowlett, TX | 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 | July 26, 2022 |
Escamilla, Rachel, Rocksprings, TX | 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 | July 26, 2022 |
Shaw, Sterling Alexander, Fort Worth, TX | 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 | July 25, 2022 |
Kerbow, Robin Glen, De Leon and/or Pantego, TX | 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 | July 19, 2022 |
Martin, Todd Alan Martin, Kingwood, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.43(h)(17), 157.43(m)(3)(B), 157.43(m)(3)(G), 157.43(m)(3)(S), and 157.43(m)(3)(T) | 90-days probated suspension Administrative Penalty $1,875.00 held in abeyance for 90-days | July 19, 2022 |
Beach, Dillon Jay, Dumas and/or San Antonio, TX | 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 | July 14, 2022 |
Gonzales, Elias, Alice and/or Corpus Christi, TX | 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) | Reprimand | July 7, 2022 |
Karaffa, Andrew John, Georgetown, TX | 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 | July 7, 2022 |
Richards, Sarah Jane, Poteet, TX | 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 | July 7, 2022 |
Smith, Rodney, Lloyd, Lucas and/or Allen and/or Melissa, TX | Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614 | Revocation | July 7, 2022 |
Ogavu, Stephen, Houston, TX | 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 | June 30, 2022 |
Chaffer, Sterling Christopher, Temple, TX | 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 on July 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 16 and 17 | June 24, 2022 |
Pompa, Veronica Lea, Corpus Christi, TX | 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 June 20, 2022, through July 4, 2022 | June 20, 2022 |
Barajas, Jr., Carlos, San Antonio and/or Mission, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(3), 157.36(b)(4), 157.36(b)(31), 157.36(b)(35), and 157.36(b)(47) | 12 months probated suspension | June 10, 2022 |
Edwards, Joshua Austin, Lewisville and/or Coppell, TX | 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 | June 7, 2022 |
Larson, Daniel Anton, Terrell, TX | Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614 | 24-months probated suspension | May 13, 2022 |
Fox, Chantil Rose, Petrolia, TX | 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 | April 27, 2022 |
Quillen, Jordan, Lumberton, TX | 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 | April 27, 2022 |
Adams, Steven Edward, Sunnyvale/Longview, TX | 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 | August 18, 2021 |
Schriber, Shirley Ann, Floresville, TX | 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 | August 10, 2021 |
Burnley, Curtis Albert, Dallas/Waxahachie, TX | Violated EMS Rules 25 §§ 157.36(b)(3), 157.36(b)(6), 157.36(b)(7), 157.36(b)(28), and 157.36(b)(30) | 24-month probated suspension | June 16, 2021 |
Flores, Joseph Daniel, Dumas, TX | 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 | March 11, 2021 |
Lee, Coy Waylan, Stamford, TX | 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 | February 10, 2021 |
Brookins, Sr., Danny J., Denison and/or Warren, TX | 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 | March 23, 2020 |
Precise EMS LLC DBA Precise EMS, San Juan, TX | 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 | January 21, 2020 |
Nwako, John A., Houston, TX | 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 | March 8, 2017 |
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