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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 November 20, 2024, on Texas Rescue Patrol, First Responder Organization, License No. 800904, pursuant to the FRO Rules for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.14(e)(19), 157.14(e)(23) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed November 13, 2024, on Dustin Pedicini, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 779259, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of HSC § 773.062(a), 25 TAC §§ 157.36(a), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(b)(35).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed November 7, 2024, on Josh Dyba, Licensed Paramedic (LP), Certification No. 744579, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of HSC § 773.062(a), 25 TAC §§ 157.36(a), 157.36(b)(2), and 157.36(b)(35).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed October 28, 2024, on Christopher Michael Trigo, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 789559, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of HSC § 773.062(a), 25 TAC §§ 157.36(a), 157.36(b)(2), and 157.36(b)(35).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed October 18, 2024, on Jose Rivas, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 130156, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of HSC § 773.062(a), 25 TAC §§ 157.36(a), 157.36(b)(2), and 157.36(b)(31).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed October 11, 2024, on Aidan Gray, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 783751, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC § 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed October 11, 2024, on Charles Nathaniel Cuvillier, Jr., Licensed Paramedic, License No. 714995, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC § 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed October 9, 2024, on Dustin Taylor Gashette, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 785724, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC § 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed September 13, 2024, on Texas Rescue Patrol DBA Desert Haven EMS, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider, License No. 1001058, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC § 157.16(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed September 11, 2024, on Brittney Sims, Licensed Paramedic, License No. 767006, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC § 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed August 30, 2024, on Michael Scott Keener, Licensed Paramedic (LP), Certification No. 775701, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC § 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed August 21, 2024, on Dakota Riley Turner, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-Paramedic), Certification No. 742778, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC § 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed August 8, 2024, on Kasey Smith, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-Paramedic), Certification No. 766251, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC § 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed August 8, 2024, on Kara McEntarfer, Licensed Paramedic, License No. 761544, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC § 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed August 6, 2024, on Jason Frankenfield, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 734106, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC § 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
Emergency Suspension Order imposed August 1, 2024, on Kirk Stanley Grable, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Paramedic), Certification No. 33215, pursuant to the EMS Rules for violation of 25 TAC § 157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).
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 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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For one year after final action is taken; and/or
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Name and City of Residence
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Enforcement Action(s)
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| Guajardo, Brenda Hurtado, Houston/Spring, 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 | 11/6/2024 |
| Steffin Barrera, Arlington/Rusk, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(29), 157.36(b)(31), 1577.36(b)(35) | 12-months Suspension from October 22, 2024 through October 22, 2025 | 10/22/2024 |
| Rascon, Jason Alexander, El Paso, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(12), 157.36(b)(19), and 157.36(b)(24) | Reprimand | 10/15/2024 |
| Short, Cody Dwayne, Willis, Texas | Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(18) | 15-days Suspension. | 10/15/2024 |
| Ayalew, Yordanos, 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) | 90-days Suspension from August 16, 2024 through November 14, 2024. | 8/16/2024 |
| Luis Casanova, Brownsville, 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) | 90-days Suspension from August 07, 2024 through November 07, 2024 | 8/7/2024 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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