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Disciplinary actions are taken by regulatory authorities (boards, committees, programs) in response to a violation of the law or rules. Different kinds of actions may be taken depending on the severity of the offense, the history of previous violations, efforts made to correct the violation, the harm to the victim(s), the likelihood of a repeat violation, and other matters related to each particular case. These actions are taken to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Texas.

Final Disciplinary Actions - License Denial, Surrender, Revocation
These actions will be permanently posted on this website. Further information, including a copy of the final order, is available upon written request from our office.
Final Disciplinary Actions - All Other, including Probated Suspension, Reprimand, and Administrative Penalty
These actions will be posted on this website for a total of seven (7) years from the date all the terms of the Order have been met, in accordance with our records retention schedule. The regulated individual may now be currently licensed, in good standing, and practicing without any restrictions.

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Disciplinary Actions
Name	License Number	Type of License	City of Residence	Alleged Violation*	Disciplinary Action	Date of Action
Adams, Charles	56386	RCP	Amarillo, TX	25 TAC §140.212-Related to engaging in unethical conduct by falsifying documentation of patient treatment records by claiming to have treated the patients on treatment charts and failure to deliver the care as prescribed by hospital physicians.	Reprimand	05/16/2012
Akins, Diana	62608	RCP	Austin, TX		Administrative Penalty	6/29/2000
Allen, Taichung D	63901	RCP	Palestine,TX	Failure to Provide Standard of Care Documented that respiratory care services had been rendered when that practitioner was not at location at time of specified services.	Administrative Penalty	03/14/05
Alexander, John	56600	RCP	Live Oak, TX		Probated Suspension	03/26/2002
Alexander, John Harold	56600	RCP	Live Oak, TX	(no rule/act) Failure to comply with an order.	Probated Suspension	11/17/05
Alpert, Kenneth	56873	RCP	Mexia, TX		Administrative Penalty	11/01/1999
Anaya, Eddie	63169	RCP	LaFeria, TX		Administrative Penalty	12/30/1999
Anderson, Billy	55779	RCP	Houston, TX		Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	9/23/2002
Andrews, Billy Wayne	67838	RCP	Schertz, TX	25 TAC 123.12 Related to prohibited use of drugs and related to abandoning an assignment.	Revocation	07/25/06
Andrews, David	67097	RCP	San Antonio, TX	TOC §604.201(b)(3) Prohibited Practices. Improperly obtained a habit-forming narcotic.	Emergency Suspension	3/12/2004
Andrews, David	67097	RCP	San Antonio, TX	TOC 604.201 & 25 TAC 123.12 Related to improperly obtaining habit-forming narcotics at the expense and detriment of patients.	Revocation	01/26/05
Armstead, Kenneth	63862	RCP	Waco, TX	25 TAC §123.12(2) Professional and Ethical Standards. Relationships with patients/ clients.	Emergency Suspension	2/13/2004
Bailey, Sandra Kay	67599	RCP	Odessa, TX	25 TAC 140.212- Related to practicing without a license, failure to maintain knowledge and skills of professional competence and failure to initiate and follow emergency protocols.	Suspension 1 year	1/19/2009
Baker, Thomas L.	61493	RCP	Fort Worth, TX		Administrative Penalty	11/17/1999
Ballentine, Donald	52450	RCP	Waller, TX	TOC §604.101 certificate or temporary permit required; practiced without a license	Administrative Penalty	12/12/2003
Barrera, Luis	57292	RCP	Waco, TX		Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	02/17/1998
Bell, Sean		RCP	Katy, TX		Administrative Penalty	8/28/2000
Bell, Terry,	55192	RCP	Plano, TX		Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	8/22/2003
Beyer-Tice, Beth	55911	RCP	Fort Worth, TX		Surrender	05/05/1999
Bloyd, Amy	64624	RCP	Sherman, TX		Administrative Penalty	02/16/2000
Blurton, Lola Jean	63910	RCP	Killeen, TX		Administrative Penalty	6/29/2000
Bradbery, Sherri	53095	RCP	Rusk, TX		Administrative Penalty	10/25/1999
Bradley, Gary G.	15777	Temporary Permit	Granbury, TX		Administrative Penalty	03/23/1999
Brieno, Aric	71449	RCP	Columbia, CA	TOC §604.201, 604.101 and 25 TAC §140.212-Related to engaging in unethical conduct by improperly obtaining narcotic drugs from an Acudose machine without authorization and failure to notify the department of change in address.	Revocation	9/9/10
Brigance, Troy Bradley	61036	RCP	Spring, TX		Surrender	01/11/1999
Brown, June A.	57250	RCP	Amarillo, TX		Administrative Penalty	04/01/2000
Brown, Rodney	59764	RCP	Houston, TX	TOC Chapter 53	Revocation	2/23/2004
Buchanan, Vicki D.	58557	RCP	Justin, TX		Administrative Penalty	07/01/1999
Burns, Deidri	56939	RCP	Conroe, TX		Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	1/23/2003
Byers, Johnny A.	70971	RCP	McKinney, TX	TOC §140.212-Related to consuming alcohol while on duty.	Voluntary Surrender of License	3/23/2010
Carrio, Mike	56134	RCP	Houston, TX		Administrative Penalty	8/28/2000
Coleman, Wendell	51179	RCP	Roanoke, TX	25 TAC §123.12(1)(M) & (2)(G) - Falsified an arterial blood gas test on patients' records	Revocation	1/28/05
Coleman, Wendell R.	51179	RCP	Houston, TX	Unprofessional Conduct. Licensee failed to disclose information that could affect the decision to employ or assign task as RC practitioner.	Revocation	12/15/04
Commander, Forrest	62170	RCP	Houston, TX	25 TAC 123.13 in regard to criminal convictions	Probation 10 years	12/19/05
Contreras, Benigna	58921	RCP	Harlingen, TX		Probated Suspension	03/04/2002
Copeland, Stacy	58034	RCP	Carmine, TX		Administrative Penalty	03/03/2000
Coronado, Benjamin	70938	RCP	Tuba City, AZ	25 TAC §155.55, and §1.25-Related to failure to appear at State Office of Administrative Hearing	Revocation	5/08/2010
Covin , Lesa	15889	Temporary Permit	Edna, TX		Administrative Penalty	06/02/1999
Daughtry, Gary Sr.	52910	RCP	San Antonio, TX		Surrender	11/13/1998
Davison, Leland	60048	RCP	Odessa, Texas		Administrative Penalty	06/12/2002
Del Angel, Juan	61400	RCP	Brownsville, Texas		Administrative Penalty	05/23/2002
Delp, Leslie B.	62618	RCP	Mountain Home AFB, ID		Probated Suspension	03/20/2001
Derrick, Michelle	60884	RCP	Deer Park, TX		Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	07/10/2002
Derrick, Michelle	60884	RCP	Deer Park, TX		Administrative Penalty	07/10/2002
Doyle, Larry	62735	RCP	Houston, TX		Administrative Penalty	09/13/1999
Drinning , Sheri Sue	15759	Temporary Permit	Bells, TX		Administrative Penalty	02/25/1999
Ellis, Brad L.	61277	RCP	Lewisville, TX		Administrative Penalty	6/11/1999
Eneje-Kelly, Anthonia	64051	RCP	Dallas, TX		Suspension, Administrative Penalty	09/24/2002
Espinosa, Anthony	51041	RCP	Red Oak, TX	TOC §604.101 certificate or temporary permit required; practiced without a current certificate	Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	9/22/2003
Evans, Stephanie	60924	RCP	Beaumont, TX		Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	03/04/2002
Fierro, Robert	60041	RCP	Ropesville, Texas		Revocation	11/05/2002
Fishman, Lexi	51839	RCP	Austin , Texas.	25 TAC 123.12 Related to professional and ethical standards.	Probated Suspension 1 year	04/17/07
Flores, Martin	54575	RCP	Mission, TX		Administrative Penalty	09/01/1999
Fontenot, Stephanie	45153	RCP	Dayton, TX		Administrative Penalty	03/04/2002
Friday, Johnny	63115	RCP	Grand Prairie, TX	TOC 53.021(b) Related to imprisonment following a felony conviction	Revocation	07/29/2008
Garcia, Amiee	61872	RCP	Elmendorf, TX	TOC §604.201 prohibited practices; improperly obtained a habit forming drug from the pyxis system	Probated Suspension	10/8/2003
Garcia, Edward	64480	RCP	Corpus Christi, TX		Administrative Penalty	03/04/2002
Garza, Michael	63898	RCP	Edinberg, TX		Administrative Penalty	09/23/2002
Goble, Scott Lee	15886	RCP	Tyler, TX		Administrative Penalty	05/25/1999
Graham, Richey D.	60453	RCP	Shreveport, LA		Administrative Penalty	11/01/1999
Gray, Stephanie	64409	RCP			Denial	3/28/03
Handsaker, Paula	61903	RCP	College Station, TX		Administrative Penalty	7/20/2000
Hartsig, Julie	64638	RCP	Cypress, TX	TOC §604.101 certificate or temporary permit required; practiced without a license	Administrative Penalty	9/21/2003
Hernandez, Mary J.	59383	RCP	San Benito, Texas		Administrative Penalty	3/12/2003
Hernandez, Manuel	66804	RCP	Denison, TX	25 TAC 123.12 Related to prohibited use of alcohol.	Probated Suspension 3 years	07/25/06
Hilliard, Kenneth	53440	RCP	Dallas, TX	TOC §604.101 certificate or temporary permit required; practiced without a license	Administrative Penalty	2/3/2004
Holt, Pamela	54079	RCP	Dalhart, TX		Surrender	04/10/2000
Ibanez, Richard	66148	RCP	San Antonio, TX	TOC §604.201 and 25 TAC §140.212-Related to engaging in unethical conduct by testing positive for narcotic drugs; failure to respond in writing, to the Respiratory Care Practitioner Certification Program’s requests for information regarding a complaint and failure to notify the department of your change of mailing address.	Revocation	7/14/11
Iwu, Mathias	16116	Temporary Permit	Dallas, TX		Administrative Penalty	12/01/1999
Jedrzynski-Brooke, Angie	64230	RCP	Tyler, Texas		Administrative Penalty	1/14/2003
Johnson, James	51332	RCP	Port Arthur, Texas		Administrative Penalty	06/12/2002
Johnson, Kristi A.	64067	RCP	Port Arthur, TX		Administrative Penalty	11/01/1999
Jones, Gayla	53584	RCP	Pleasanton, TX		Administrative Penalty	01/27/2000
Karcher-Guidroz, Judy	61266	RCP	Hewitt, TX		Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	6/10/2003
Keilstrup, Kimberly	50130	RCP	Houston, TX		Probated Suspension	10/12/2001
Kellum, Douglas	52642	RCP	Duncanville, TX	25 TAC §123.12 professional and ethical standards; failure to provide standard of care	Reprimand	9/16/2003
Kenner, Staci L.	64355	RCP	Temple, Texas		Administrative Penalty	3/28/2003
Kerr, Valerie	52158	RCP	Bridgeport, TX		Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	02/31/2003
Kerr, Valerie	52158	RCP	Fort Worth, TX	Tex. Admin Code 1.25(b)	Revocation	11/12/2008
Ketchum, Susan	66267	Respiratory Care Practitioner	Tyler, TX	25 TAC 123.12 Failure to be responsible for competent and efficient performance of assigned duties, to conform to medically accepted principles and standards of respiratory care, when you failed to initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation for a patient in cardiopulmonary arrest.	Reprimand	02/27/07
Kidd, Shannon	53739	RCP	Mesquite, TX		Surrender	01/20/2000
Kirby, Vicki	15772	Temporary Permit	Gainesville, TX		Administrative Penalty	03/17/1999
Law, Leonard G.	51469	RCP	Plano, Texas		Administrative Penalty	3/28/2003
Lindsey, Anthoy	16164	Temporary Permit	Odessa, TX		Administrative Penalty	03/07/2000
Lopez, Daniel	58356	RCP	Richardson, TX		Administrative Penalty	12/28/1999
Lucio, Juan Manuel	64025	RCP	Brownsville, TX		Administrative Penalty	05/10/1999
Lutz, Robert A.	60220	RCP	Universal City, TX		Surrender	12/16/1998
Lysell, Cheryl	61980	RCP	Great Lakes, IL		Administrative Penalty	06/24/1999
Madu, Joseph	56679	RCP	Waco, TX	25 TAC §123.12-Related to failure to be responsible for competent and efficient performance of assigned duties, practiced beyond competence and failure to monitor and evaluate the quality, safety, and appropriateness of respiratory care services by ordering monitors be removed from four pediatric residents without a physicians’ order authorizing such removal.	Denial of Renewal	10/15/10
Madron, Carole	58847	RCP	College Station, Texas		Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	1/15/2003
Mahrous, Bahaa	69857	RCP	Kingwood, TX	TOC §604.201 and 25 TAC §140.212-Related to engaging in unethical conduct by improperly obtaining a drug or narcotic, failure to notify the department of change in telephone number and failure to respond to a request for information by the department, regarding a complaint.	Revocation	1/5/10
Martinez, Johnny P.	53724	RCP	Robstown, TX	TOC 604.201 Relating to unethical conduct.	Surrender in lieu of disciplinary action	03/20/2006
Martinez, Lozeno	50711	RCP	Ben Bolt, TX		Administrative Penalty	6/29/2000
Martin, Daniel V.	52182	RCP	Dumas, TX		Surrender	06/21/1999
McClain, Marilyn J.	50488	RCP	New Caney, TX		Administrative Penalty	11/18/1999
McCrea, Kimberly	65175	RCP	Laredo, Texas		Administrative Penalty	12/3/2002
Mealer, Lou	64774	RCP	Odessa, TX		Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	6/10/2003
Medina, Cynthia Scott	60596	RCP	Mckinney, TX			6/6/2002
Miller, Lauren	65843	RCP	Dallas, TX	TOC §604.101 certificate or temporary permit required, practiced without a license.	Administrative Penalty	5/11/04
Moreno, Fredric	67145		Lubbock, TX	TOC §604.201 disciplinary action; substance abuse	Probated Suspension	3/22/2004
Moreno, Fredric	67145	RCP	Lubbock, TX	25 TAC 123.14 Failure to comply with an order of the Department.	Revocation	11/02/07
Morford, Deanna	50488	RCP	Sherman, TX		Probated Suspension	12/08/1999
Morgan, Richard E.	52866	RCP	Houston, TX		Administrative Penalty	07/14/1999
Moton, Jerry Dean	53691	RCP	San Antonio, TX		Administrative Penalty	04/20/2000
Mouser, Deborah	60663	RCP	Academy, TX		Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	03/08/2002
Njenge, Roland L.	65715	RCP	Houston, TX	25 TAC 123.12 Related to leaving an assignment without being properly relieved.	Reprimand	01/15/08
Norris, Danny	58335	RCP	Kerrville, TX		Administrative Penalty	12/29/1999
Norris, Dalton	57846	RCP	San Antonio, TX	TOC 604.201 & 25 TAC 140.212 Related to engaging in dishonest and unethical conduct.	Reprimand	08/066/08
Nzeadibe, Michael	62631	RCP	Houston, TX	25 TAC §140.213 and TOC §53.021-Related to criminal history and submitting fraudulent claims.	Revocation	7/29/10
Obike, Florence	16103	Temporary Permit	Rowlett, TX		Administrative Penalty	11/29/1999
Ordona, Ronnie F.	59678	RCP	Sugarland, TX		Administrative Penalty	03/06/2000
Pardue, Amy	63941	RCP	Palestine, TX		Administrative Penalty	2/28/2003
Pate, Vick	58548	RCP	Fort Worth, TX		Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	10/28/1999
Peck, Starlette	64374	RCP	Diboll, TX		Administrative Penalty	9/17/2002
Pendarvis, Lisa	65503	RCP	Keller TX,		Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	5/27/2003
Peralta, Amelia	63804	RCP	Laredo, TX	25 TAC §140.212-Related to engaging in unethical conduct by falsifying documentation of patient treatment records.	Revocation	9/27/11
Petty, Brian	64942	RCP	Dayton , TX	25 TAC 123.12 Related to professional responsibilities.	Revocation	05/16/07
Phillips, Cheryl D.	62634	RCP	Dallas, TX		Administrative Penalty	11/02/1999
Pickering, Robert	56475	RCP	Houston, TX		Surrender	11/02/1999
Pleasants, Carlton	60815	RCP	San Antonio, TX	TOC §604.201, and 25 TAC §140.212-Related to engaging in unethical conduct by testing positive to narcotic drugs.	Probated Suspension (1 Year)	9/21/2010
Porterfield, Greg	64229	RCP	Pasadena, TX		Administrative Penalty	03/14/2000
Randle, Jesse C.	64626	RCP	San Antonio, TX		Administrative Penalty	02/18/2000
Reed, Richard K.	59967	RCP	The Colony, TX		Administrative Penalty	06/11/1999
Reichert, Kalin	61862	RCP	Watauga, TX	TOC 604.201 & 25 TAC 140.212 Related to engaging in dishonest and unethical conduct.	Revocation	06/23/08
Robison, Amy	69882	RCP	Rockwall, TX	25 TAC §140.212 Related to engaging in unethical conduct by falsifying hospital records.	Reprimand	9/18/11
Robinson, Jeff	56651	RCP	Portland, OR		Probated suspension	07/15/2002
Robinson, Jeff	56651	RCP	Dallas, TX		Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	7/10/2003
Robinson, Johnie	63269	RCP	Comanche, TX		Administrative Penalty	05/05/1998
Rogers, Janet	54738	RCP	Fort Worth , TX	25 TAC 123.12 Related to professional representation and responsibilities.	Revocation	04/02/07
Rose, Michael	57101	RCP	Waco, TX		Revocation	7/25/2000
Ross, Douglas	62472	RCP	Azle, TX		Administrative Penalty	10/15/1999
Sabio, Darlo	64508	RCP	Allen, Texas		Administrative Penalty
Sanborn, Keith	61957	RCP	Pearland, TX		Administrative Penalty	03/21/2002
Sanchez, Omar	17137	RCP	El Paso, TX		Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	2/27/2003
Sanders, Jennifer	58675	RCP	Paris, TX		Administrative Penalty .	06/24/1999
Sanders, Teresa L.	58762	RCP	Stamford, TX		Administrative Penalty	01/26/2000
Sargent, Sheila Ann	68117	RCP	Blanchard, OK	TOC 53.021-Related to mandated revocation of license upon licensee’s imprisonment following a felony conviction.	Revocation	2/18/2009
Sarinana, Oscar	62156	RCP	San Antonio, TX	25 TAC 123.12 Related to practicing beyond the competence and authority vested and engaging in sexual conduct with a patient.	Probation	07/22/08
Schisler, Christopher	63028	RCP	Rowlett , TX	25 TAC 123.12 Related to Professional and Ethical Standards.	Reprimand	07/16/07
Scott, Susan	55321	RCP	Roanoke, TX		Administrative Penalty	12/28/1999
Scurlock, Claude III	16270	Temporary Permit	Lufkin, TX		Administrative Penalty	04/25/2000
Segura, Armando	50125	RCP	San Antonio, TX		Administrative Penalty	06/29/2000
Slaton, Jimmie Ted	61233	RCP	Greenwood, LA		Surrender	07/08/1998
Spell, Ronald D.	52105	RCP	Dallas, TX		Administrative Penalty	02/01/2002
Spurgers, Linda Lee	63693	RCP	Uvalde, TX		Administrative Penalty	07/09/1999
Stewart, Leonard	60571	RCP	Houston, TX		Administrative Penalty	10/15/1999
Stuart, David M.	60755	RCP	Texarkana, TX		Surrender	01/07/1999
Sulak, Kelly	63591	RCP	Houston, TX		Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	09/23/2002
Tamez, Maria E.	54322	RCP	San Benito, TX		Administrative Penalty	09/07/2000
Tetens, Anita M.	62131	RCP	Houston,TX		Administrative Penalty	11/17/2000
Thompson, Stephanie	58888	RCP	Livingston, Texas		Denial	06/26/2002
Trammell, James	50666	RCP	Corpus Christi, TX		Administrative Penalty	06/29/2000
Trantham, Anthony	63527	RCP	Granbury, TX		Administrative Penalty	08/28/2000
Trinidad, Allan	66722	RCP	Tyler, TX	TOC §604.101 certificate or temporary permit required; practiced without a current certificate.	Probated Suspension, Administrative Penalty	09/08/2003
Tristan, Christine	63997	RCP	Lubbock, TX		Administrative Penalty	05/03/1999
Tucker, Stephanie	65100	RCP	Pearland, TX		Administrative Penalty	01/03/2001
Untereiner, Helen	62696	RCP	Marion, TX		Administrative Penalty	3/4/2003
Uribe Jr., Ruben	68268	RCP	Harlingen, TX	25 TAC 140.212- Related to Professional and Ethical Standards	Reprimand	2/14/2009
Van Amburgh, Freddie	62227	RCP	Dallas, TX		Administrative Penalty	03/04/2002
Vance, Billy Don	59310	RCP	Denison, TX	25 TAC 123.12 & 123.13 Related to the use of alcohol and drugs & criminal conviction.	Probated Suspension 24 months	09/06/06
Vance, Billy Don	59310	RCP	Denison, TX	25 TAC §123.14-Related to failure to comply with Agreed Order	Revocation	4/23/2009
Vargas, Francisco	57627	RCP	San Antonio, TX	25 TAC 123.12 Related to giving false, deceptive, or misleading information to the Department.	Revocation	12/20/07
Waller, Donna M.	55618	RCP	Sulphur Springs, TX		Administrative Penalty	05/13/1999
Walling, John Tyler	70186	RCP	Euless, TX	25 TAC 123.12 Failure to comply with professional and ethical standards.	Emergency Suspension	08/24/07
Walling, John Tyler	70186	RCP	Euless, TX	TOC 604.201 & 25 TAC 123.12 Relating to improperly obtaining, possessing, and using narcotics while on duty.	Revocation	02/01/08
Walling, John Tyler	Applicant	RCP	North Richland Hills, TX	TOC §604.201, and 25 TAC §140.212-Related to improperly using narcotic drugs	Denial of Application	5/4/10
Walling, John Tyler	Applicant	RCP	North Richland Hills	TOC §604.201 and 25 TAC §140.212-Related to license being revoked based on improper use of narcotic drugs.	2 yrs Probated Suspension	5/13/11
Willmon, Lisa	64849	RCP	Monahans, TX		Administrative Penalty	3-12-03
Wilson, Ava	59001	RCP	Cooper, Texas		Probated Suspension	06/18/2002
Wilson, Ava J.	Respiratory Care Practitioner Applicant	n/a	Sulphur Springs, TX	TOC §604.201 and 25 TAC §140.212 and 140.213-Related to felony conviction.	Denial of Application	10/8/10
Wright, Amy Lynn	57494	RCP	San Antonio, TX		Surrender	03/25/1999
Wyatt, Dana M.	59175	RCP	Mineral Wells, TX		Settlement Agreement with Administrative Penalty	07/01/1999
Young, Scotty	64574	RCP	Vivian, LA		Administrative Penalty	06/15/2002

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