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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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 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).

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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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. 15-Nov-23
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 14-Nov-23
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 3-Nov-23
Fonseca, Peggy Ann, Cuero, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(3), 157.36(b)(8), and 157.36(b)(31). Reprimand 2-Nov-23
Venzor, Evan, Austin, TX Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614  Revocation 26-Oct-23
Rocker, Alyssa, Tomball, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1) and 157.36(b)(45) 15-days Suspension 24-Oct-23
Christensen, Jr., Larry Joseph, Nacogdoches, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(8), and 157.36(b)(41) 90-days Probated Suspension 24-Oct-23
Lisman, Kevin Duane, Farmersville, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.44(i)(2)(E) and 157.44(i)(2)(G) Revocation 23-Oct-23
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 21-Oct-23
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 29-Sep-23
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 12-Sep-23
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 25-Aug-23
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 14-Aug-23
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 14-Aug-23
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 11-Aug-23
Gonzalez, Eusebio, Pharr, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(c)(1) and 157.36(c)(3). Denied Initial Application 11-Aug-23
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. 11-Aug-23
Villa, Erick Sheridan, El Paso, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(8), and 157.36(b)(41). Reprimand 11-Aug-23
Guillen, Sergio Jesus, El Paso, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(8), and 157.36(b)(41). Reprimand 11-Aug-23
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 11-Aug-23
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 11-Jul-23
Green, Tre’von, San Antonio, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(3), and 157.36(b)(31) 90-days Suspension 7-Jun-23
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 23-May-23
Hutchinson, Derrick, Leakey, TX Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614 Revocation 23-May-23
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 22-May-23
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 22-May-23
Pena, Augustin Daniel, Bishop, TX Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614  Revocation 19-May-23
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 15-May-23
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 15-May-23
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 11-May-23
Villarreal, Melody Ann, San Antonio and/or Kerrville, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 5-May-23
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 24-Apr-23
McAlexander, Donald Raymond, Uvalde, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 24-Apr-23
Alexander II, Jerry, Vernon, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(25), and 157.36(b)(26) Reprimand 21-Apr-23
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 10-Apr-23
Lindgren, Nathan Scott, Canton, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 31-Mar-23
Rangel, Gilbert, El Paso, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(8), and 157.36(b)(41)  Reprimand 31-Mar-23
Barboza Jr., Isaac Rodriguez, Uvalde, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 30-Mar-23
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 30-Mar-23
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 30-Mar-23
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 29-Mar-23
Tejeda, Samuel, Jarrell, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 28-Mar-23
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 27-Mar-23
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 27-Mar-23
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 24-Mar-23
Megason, Vincent O’Neal, Clifton and/or Larue, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 24-Mar-23
Skyline Ambulance Services LLC DBA Skyline EMS, Houston, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC § 157.11(n)(18)  Reprimand 24-Mar-23
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 14-Mar-23
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 7-Mar-23
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  1-Mar-23
Richards, Ryan, Magnolia, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 9-Feb-23
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 8-Feb-23
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 1-Feb-23
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 1-Feb-23
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 1-Feb-23
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 31-Jan-23
Shaw, Horace, Cedar Hill, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 20-Jan-23
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 17-Jan-23
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 17-Jan-23
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 22-Dec-22
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 20-Dec-22
Upchurch, Jared Wayne, Texarkana, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 28-Nov-22
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 18-Nov-22
Frazier III, Ronald Joseph, Georgetown, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 31-Oct-22
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 28-Oct-22
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 24-Oct-22
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-Oct-22
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 7-Oct-22
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 6-Oct-22
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 21-Sep-22
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 8-Sep-22
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 25-Aug-22
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 25-Aug-22
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 25-Aug-22
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 24-Aug-22
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 18-Aug-22
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 17-Aug-22
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 17-Aug-22
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 15-Aug-22
Lawrence, Walker Watt, Millsap and/or Weatherford, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 9-Aug-22
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 1-Aug-22
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 28-Jul-22
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 26-Jul-22
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 26-Jul-22
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  25-Jul-22
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 19-Jul-22
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 19-Jul-22
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 14-Jul-22
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-Jul-22
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-Jul-22
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-Jul-22
Smith, Rodney, Lloyd, Lucas and/or Allen and/or Melissa, TX Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614 Revocation 7-Jul-22
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 30-Jun-22
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  24-Jun-22
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 20-Jun-22
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 10-Jun-22
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 7-Jun-22
Larson, Daniel Anton, Terrell, TX Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614  24-months probated suspension 13-May-22
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 27-Apr-22
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 27-Apr-22
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 18-Aug-21
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 10-Aug-21
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 16-Jun-21
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 11-Mar-21
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 10-Feb-21
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 23-Mar-20
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  21-Jan-20
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 8-Mar-17
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 29-Nov-23
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
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
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
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
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. 6-Dec-23
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
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
Jones, Aaron, Texas City, TX Violated EMS Rules 25 TAC §§ 157.36(b)(1) and 157.36(b)(33) Reprimand 1/10/2024
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
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
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
Cornelius, Sonya Katherine, Cleveland, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 1/11/2023
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
Rodriguez, Danny, El Paso, TX Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 9/20/2023
Gill, James Patrick, Humble, TX Violated Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.0614  Revocation 2/8/2024
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
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 29-Feb-24
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
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
Cambre, Taylor Morgan, Humble, Texas Violated Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(b) Revocation 2/27/2024

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