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

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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 February 26, 2024 on Kenneth Reed Zink, II, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P), Certification No. 147605, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).

Amended Emergency Suspension Order imposed February 21, 2024 on Edwin Balmore Gutierrez, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 735009, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).

Emergency Suspension Order imposed February 16, 2024 on, Topfer, Robert Thomas, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (Advanced EMT), Certification No. 756956, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a) and HSC § 773.062(a).

Emergency suspension imposed on January 11, 2024 on Eliseo Garcia- Emergency Care Attendant- (ECA), Certification No. 773386, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC § 157.36(b)(1) for violation of 25 TAC § 157.36(b)(33).

Emergency Suspension Order imposed December 6, 2023 on, Thomas Collier, Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P), Certification No. 756455, 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)(6), 157.36(b)(7), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(35).

Emergency Suspension Order imposed November 30, 2023 on, Bradley Jay Benson, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 162879, 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)(6), 157.36(b)(7), 157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(31), and 157.36(35).

Emergency Suspension Order imposed November 6, 2023 on, Luis Alejandro Rodriguez, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certification No. 737837, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a) for violation of 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1), 157.36(b)(24), and 157.36(b)(26).

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).

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).

McFall, Jesse Wallace, Denton, TX. March 2, 2023, 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).

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).

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).

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).

Wheeler, Masson Doss, Conroe, TX. February 2, 2023, emergency suspension, pursuant to the EMS Rules at 25 TAC §157.36(a).

Current Enforcement Actions

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Coleman, Brandon, Cedar Hill, 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 3/8/2024
Cox, Brian, Logan, NM 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, TX 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, TX 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, TX 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, 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 March 16, 2024 through March 22, 2024 2/27/2024
Gill, James Patrick, Humble, TX Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614  Revocation 2/23/2024
Rodriguez, Danny, El Paso, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 2/22/2024
Perez, Eddie Ray, 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) 7-days Suspension from March 1, 2024 through March 7, 2024 2/21/2024
Cornelius, Sonya Katherine, Cleveland, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 2/14/2024
Cannon, Dakota Ray, Canyon, TX 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, TX 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, 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) Revocation 1/23/2024
Morrow, Georgianna Lynn, Ozona, TX 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, 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 1/22/2024
Estrada, Anastasia, 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 February 1, 2024 through February 7, 2024 1/22/2024
Jones, Aaron, Texas City, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1) and 157.36(b)(33) Reprimand 1/10/2024
Record, Hayley, Roxton, TX 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, TX 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, TX 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, TX 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, TX 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, TX 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, TX 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, 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) 30-days suspension from November 15, 2023 through December 15, 2023. 11/15/2023
Morales, Cathleen Christene, Mesquite, TX 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, TX 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, TX 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, TX 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, TX Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614  Revocation 10/26/2023
Rocker, Alyssa, Tomball, TX 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, TX 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, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.44(i)(2)(E) and 157.44(i)(2)(G) Revocation 10/23/2023
Reed, Justin, Bullard, TX 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, 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 9/29/2023
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 9/12/2023
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 8/25/2023
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 8/14/2023
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 8/14/2023
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 8/11/2023
Gonzalez, Eusebio, Pharr, TX 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, 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. 8/11/2023
Villa, Erick Sheridan, El Paso, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(8), and 157.36(b)(41). Reprimand 8/11/2023
Guillen, Sergio Jesus, El Paso, TX 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, 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 7/11/2023
Green, Tre’von, San Antonio, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(3), and 157.36(b)(31) 90-days Suspension 6/7/2023
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 5/23/2023
Hutchinson, Derrick, Leakey, TX Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614 Revocation 5/23/2023
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 5/22/2023
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 5/22/2023
Pena, Augustin Daniel, Bishop, TX Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614  Revocation 5/19/2023
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 5/15/2023
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 5/15/2023
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 5/11/2023
Villarreal, Melody Ann, San Antonio and/or Kerrville, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 5/5/2023
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 4/24/2023
McAlexander, Donald Raymond, Uvalde, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 4/24/2023
Alexander II, Jerry, Vernon, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(25), and 157.36(b)(26) Reprimand 4/21/2023
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 4/10/2023
Lindgren, Nathan Scott, Canton, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 3/31/2023
Rangel, Gilbert, El Paso, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(8), and 157.36(b)(41)  Reprimand 3/31/2023
Barboza Jr., Isaac Rodriguez, Uvalde, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 3/30/2023
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 3/30/2023
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 3/30/2023
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 3/29/2023
Tejeda, Samuel, Jarrell, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 3/28/2023
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 3/27/2023
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 3/27/2023
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 3/24/2023
Megason, Vincent O’Neal, Clifton and/or Larue, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 3/24/2023
Skyline Ambulance Services LLC DBA Skyline EMS, Houston, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC § 157.11(n)(18)  Reprimand 3/24/2023
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 3/14/2023
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 3/7/2023
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  3/1/2023
Richards, Ryan, Magnolia, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 2/9/2023
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 2/8/2023
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 2/1/2023
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 2/1/2023
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 2/1/2023
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 1/31/2023
Shaw, Horace, Cedar Hill, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 1/20/2023
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 1/17/2023
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 1/17/2023
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 12/22/2022
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 12/20/2022
Upchurch, Jared Wayne, Texarkana, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 11/28/2022
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 11/18/2022
Frazier III, Ronald Joseph, Georgetown, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 10/31/2022
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 10/28/2022
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 10/24/2022
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 10/10/2022
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 10/7/2022
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 10/6/2022
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 9/21/2022
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 9/8/2022
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 8/25/2022
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 8/25/2022
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 8/25/2022
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 8/24/2022
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 8/18/2022
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 8/17/2022
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 8/17/2022
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 8/15/2022
Lawrence, Walker Watt, Millsap and/or Weatherford, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 8/9/2022
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 8/1/2022
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 7/28/2022
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 7/26/2022
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 7/26/2022
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  7/25/2022
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 7/19/2022
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 7/19/2022
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 7/14/2022
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 7/7/2022
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 7/7/2022
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 7/7/2022
Smith, Rodney, Lloyd, Lucas and/or Allen and/or Melissa, TX Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614 Revocation 7/7/2022
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 6/30/2022
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  6/24/2022
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 6/20/2022
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 6/10/2022
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 6/7/2022
Larson, Daniel Anton, Terrell, TX Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614  24-months probated suspension 5/13/2022
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 4/27/2022
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 4/27/2022
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 8/18/2021
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 8/10/2021
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 6/16/2021
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 3/11/2021
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 2/10/2021
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 3/23/2020
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  1/21/2020
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 3/8/2017

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