Listed below are some of TDLR’s most recent permanent injunctions, cease and desist orders, and license revocations. The respondents listed below are not authorized to perform, or offer to perform, licensed services in Texas. These orders represent actions taken by TDLR’s Executive Director and the Texas Commission of Licensing & Regulation to safeguard consumers and protect public health and safety.
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• License Revocations
• Cease and Desist Orders
• Permanent Injunctions

Licenses Revoked

License Type	Name and Location:	Order	Basis for Order
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration	AMATO, ANGELA T City: SAN ANTONIO County: BEXAR Zip Code: 78220 License #: 22886 Complaint # ACR20180000454	Date: 8/6/2018 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $5,000. The Respondent's Registered Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician license is revoked.	Respondent performed and/or offered to perform air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without first obtaining the required license.
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration	ESPINOSA, XAVIER City: SAN ANTONIO County: BEXAR Zip Code: 78227 License #: 75200 Complaint # ACR20170003417	Date: 7/30/2018 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $1,000. The Respondent's Registered Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician license is revoked.	Respondent performed and/or offered to perform air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without first obtaining the required license.
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration	BELL, CHARLES RUSSELL  City: IRVING County: DALLAS Zip Code: 75062 License #: 2281 Complaint # ACR20170020072	Date: 7/18/2018 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $6,000. The Respondent's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor license is revoked.	Respondent failed to obtain a mechanical work permit prior to commencing air conditioning and refrigeration work; Respondent failed to provide proper installation, service, or mechanical integrity by failing to properly seal the ducts and failed to install the correct filter for the system he installed; Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.
Barbers	NUNEZ, JULIAN A City: IRVING County: DALLAS Zip Code: 75062 License #: 658115 Complaint # BAR20180013527	Date: 9/17/2018 The Respondent's Class A Barber license is revoked.	Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.
Barbers	DAVIS, QUENTON ALLEN City: PLANO County: COLLIN Zip Code: 75074 License #: 636375 Complaint # BAR20170019562	Date: 8/22/2018 The Respondent's Class A Barber license is revoked.	Respondent submitted a renewal application that made false statements regarding the Respondent's criminal history; Respondent has been convicted of an offense that directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the licensed occupation; Respondent has been convicted of a crime that was committed within 5 years of his renewal application.
Barbers	DUARTE, NELSON City: SAN JUAN County: HIDALGO Zip Code: 78589 License #: 645573 Complaint # BAR20180009322	Date: 8/22/2018 The Respondent's Class A Barber license is revoked.	Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.
Barbers	VASQUEZ, JULIO J City: DALLAS County: DALLAS Zip Code: 75217 License #(s): 633232, 761126 Complaint # BAR20180011128	Date: 8/22/2018 The Respondent's Class A Barber license and Dual Shop/Salon license are revoked.	Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.
Barbers	ALBA, GILBERT City: EL PASO County: EL PASO Zip Code: 79935 License #: 775069 Complaint # BAR20180009620	Date: 8/7/2018 The Respondent's Dual Shop license is revoked.	Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.
Licensed Breeders	BARRETT, BARBARA Company: YOURKIES N POODLES City: GREENVILLE County: HUNT Zip Code: 75402 License #: 240 Complaint # BRE20180001393	Date: 6/26/2018 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $9,000. Respondent's Licensed Breeder license is revoked.	Respondent failed to allow Department inspectors to perform an inspection; Respondent allowed females in heat to be caged with males; Respondent failed to remove excreta from the primary enclosures; Respondent failed to develop, document, and follow an appropriate plan to provide dogs with the opportunity for daily exercise; Respondent failed to provide basic grooming to each animal as needed; Respondent failed to provide routine and preventative healthcare.
Combative Sports	VIRAMONTES, JULIO CESAR City: SAN JUAN County: HIDALGO Zip Code: 78589 License #(s): 38341, 33632 Complaint # BOX20180011139	Date: 8/22/2018 The Respondent's Contestant license and Second license are revoked.	Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.
Cosmetology	CABELLO, MAYRA L City: BROWNSVILLE County: CAMERON Zip Code: 78521 License #: 774861 Complaint # COS20180012487	Date: 8/22/2018 The Respondent's Cosmetology Beauty Salon license is revoked.	Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.
Cosmetology	CAO, KHA City: AUSTIN County: TRAVIS Zip Code: 78753 License #: 1098274 Complaint # COS20180012795	Date: 8/22/2018 The Respondent's Cosmetology Manicurist license is revoked.	Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.
Cosmetology	ELLISON, CHRISTOPHER B City: AMARILLO County: POTTER Zip Code: 79110 License #: 1656169 Complaint # COS20180012841	Date: 8/22/2018 The Respondent's Cosmetology Operator license is revoked.	Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.
Cosmetology	JONES, CARINA City: HOUSTON County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77038 License #: 1289618 Complaint # COS20180010357	Date: 8/22/2018 The Respondent's Cosmetology Operator license is revoked.	Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.
Cosmetology	LE, LONG NGOC City: FRISCO County: COLLIN Zip Code: 75035 License #(s): 733274, 1121019 Complaint # COS20180010362	Date: 8/22/2018 The Respondent's Cosmetology Esthetician/Manicure Salon license and Cosmetology Manicurist license are revoked.	Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.
Cosmetology	NGUYEN, THU LE City: SAN ANTONIO County: BEXAR Zip Code: 78216 License #(s): 11224436, 685119 Complaint # COS20180007798	Date: 8/7/2018 The Respondent's Cosmetology Manicurist license and Cosmetology Manicure Specialty Salon license are revoked.	Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.
Cosmetology	CHAU, TRUNG KHAI City: EL PASO County: EL PASO Zip Code: 79932 License #(s): 1140186, 775960 Complaint # COS20180009299	Date: 8/6/2018 The Respondent's Cosmetology Manicurist license and Cosmetology. Esthetician/Manicure Salon license are revoked.	Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.
Cosmetology	MARTINEZ, ENRIQUE City: FORT WORTH County: TARRANT Zip Code: 76111 License #: 771593 Complaint # COS20180010697	Date: 7/30/2018 The Respondent's Cosmetology Beauty Salon license is revoked.	Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.
Cosmetology	HERNANDEZ, ALICIA  City: ANTHONY County: OUT OF STATE Zip Code: 88021 License #: 1286257 Complaint # COS20170023751	Date: 7/12/2018 The Respondent's Cosmetology Operator license is revoked.	Respondent submitted a renewal application that made false statements regarding the Respondent's criminal history; Respondent has been convicted of a crime that was committed within 5 years of his renewal application.
Cosmetology	TARANGO, SYLVIA  City: ODESSA County: ECTOR Zip Code: 79766 License #: 1020576 Complaint # COS20180000065	Date: 7/12/2018 Respondent's Cosmetology Operator renewal application is denied, and Respondent's Cosmetology Operator license is revoked.	Respondent submitted a renewal application that made false statements regarding the Respondent's criminal history; Respondent has been convicted of a crime that was committed within 5 years of her renewal application.
Cosmetology	AVINA, CARINA  City: EL PASO County: EL PASO Zip Code: 79904 License #: 123606 Complaint # COS20180007387	Date: 7/6/2018 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $5,000. Respondents Cosmetology Operator license is revoked.	Respondent allowed an individual to display her license who was not authorized to do so.
Cosmetology	ARISPE, ANA L City: LAREDO County: WEBB Zip Code: 78045 License #: 772560 Complaint # COS20180006262	Date: 5/29/2018 The Respondent's Cosmetology Beauty Salon license is revoked.	Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.
Electricians	DANG, CHARLIE H City: WEBSTER County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77598 License #: 306128 Complaint # ELC20180007615	Date: 8/22/2018 The Respondent's Apprentice Electrician license is revoked.	Respondent has been convicted of an offense that directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the licensed occupation; Respondent lacks sufficient honesty, trustworthiness and integrity to hold a license.
Electricians	DOTSON, GREG P City: HOUSTON County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77069 License #: 393832 Complaint # ELC20180008946	Date: 8/22/2018 The Respondent's Apprentice Electrician license is revoked.	Respondent submitted a renewal application that made false statements regarding the Respondent's criminal history; Respondent has been convicted of an offense that directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the licensed occupation; Respondent has been convicted of a crime that was committed within 5 years of his renewal application; Respondent lacks sufficient honesty, trustworthiness and integrity to hold a license.
Electricians	GUILLORY, STEPHEN P City: HOUSTON County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77077 License #: 237731 Complaint # ELC20180009669	Date: 8/7/2018 The Respondent's Apprentice Electrician license is revoked.	Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.
Electricians	JACKSON, ADAM B City: MARLIN County: FALLS Zip Code: 76661 License #: 296374 Complaint # ELC20170018942	Date: 7/12/2018 The Respondent's Apprentice Electrician license is revoked.	Respondent submitted a renewal application that made false statements regarding the Respondent's criminal history; Respondent has been convicted of a crime that was committed within 5 years of his renewal application.
Electricians	RAMIREZ, BRANDON  City: PORT NECHES County: JEFFERSON Zip Code: 77651 License #: 246947 Complaint # ELC20170023295	Date: 7/6/2018 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $4,000. The Respondent's Apprentice Electrician license is revoked.	Respondent performed and/or offered to perform electrical contracting without first obtaining the required electrical contractor's license.
Electricians	PEREZ, PEDRO  City: WAXAHACHI County: TRAVIS Zip Code: 75165 License #: 159139 Complaint # ELC20180000284	Date: 6/28/2018 The Respondent's Apprentice Electrician license is revoked.	Respondent failed to pay the renewal application fee and the dishonored payment fee.
Hearing Instrument Fitters & Dispensers	BOTIK, MARC R City: COLLYVILLE County: TRAVIS Zip Code: 76034 License #: 11642 Complaint # HFD20180008648	Date: 9/4/2018 The Respondents FD Hearing Instrument Temporary Training Permit is revoked.	Respondent was performing hearing instrument fitting and dispensing without being supervised by a license holder.
Towing	SEARCY, MARK  City: KATY County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77493 License #: 29975 Complaint # TOW20180005934	Date: 8/7/2018 The Respondent's Incident Management Tow Truck Operator license is revoked.	Respondent has been convicted of an offense that directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the licensed occupation; Respondent lacks sufficient honesty, trustworthiness and integrity to hold a license.
Towing/Vehicle Storage Facilities	ELMORE, CLAYTON L City: WACO County: MCLENNAN Zip Code: 76706 License #(s): 006424929C, 26692 Complaint # TOW20180009638	Date: 7/6/2018 The Respondent's Tow Company license, Vehicle Storage Facility license, and Dual Incident Management Tow Operator/VSF Employee license are revoked.	Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director.

 

Cease and Desist Orders

License Type	Name and Location:	Order	Basis for Order
Barbers	JOHNSON, PRESTON L City: HOUSTON County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77004 License: Not Licensed Complaint # BAR20180013679	Date: 8/6/2018 Respondent is ordered to immediately cease and desist from acting as or impersonating a licensed barber and/or performing or offering to provide barbering services for customers, clients, or the public.	Respondent performed barbering without the required license.
Barbers	CAESAR, RONALD  City: HOUSTON County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77090 License: Not Licensed Complaint # BAR20180011142	Date: 7/30/2018 Respondent is ordered to immediately cease and desist from acting as or impersonating a licensed barber and/or performing or offering to provide barbering services for customers, clients, or the public; Respondent is ordered to immediately cease and desist from operating or managing a barbershop.	Respondent performed barbering without the required license; Respondent operated a barbershop without holding the appropriate license.
Barbers	OWENS, CHESTER L Company: A CUT ABOVE BARBER & BEAUTY SHOP City: DESOTO County: DALLAS Zip Code: 75115 License #: 730469 Complaint # BAR20180004170	Date: 7/6/2018 Respondent is ordered to immediately cease and desist from operating or managing a barbershop.	Respondent operated a barbershop without holding the appropriate license.
Driver Education and Safety	KEYS DRIVING SCHOOL INC City: THE COLONY County: DENTON Zip Code: 75056 License: Not Licensed Complaint # DES20180007036	Date: 7/12/2018 Respondent is ordered to immediately cease and desist from operating a driver education school.	Respondent operated a driver education school without a license.
Electricians	MOTLEY, MITCHELL J City: HOUSTON County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77024 License: Not Licensed Complaint # ELC20180005179	Date: 8/6/2018 Respondent is immediately ordered to cease and desist from acting as, impersonating, performing or offering to perform work as an electrical contractor.	Respondent performed and/or offered to perform electrical contracting without first obtaining the required electrical contractor's license.
Used Automotive Parts Recycler	SAUCEDA, ANTONIO  City: JUNCTION County: KIMBLE Zip Code: 76849 License: Not Licensed Complaint # APR20180006141	Date: 7/30/2018 Respondent is ordered to immediately cease and desist from acting as, impersonating, or performing as a Used Automotive Parts Employee, and from purchasing or selling used automotive parts.	Respondent acted as a used automotive parts employee without the appropriate used automotive parts employee license.

 

Permanent Injunctions

License Type	Name and Location:	Order	Basis for Order
Cosmetology	Company: PACIFIC BEAUTY ACADEMY INC City: DALLAS County: DALLAS Zip Code: 75355 License #: 705199 Complaint # COS20170012926	Date: 9/12/2018 The Respondent's Cosmetology Private Post-Secondary license is revoked. Respondent is permanently restrained and enjoined from any association with a private beauty culture school or barber school (COS/BAR school), or assisting others in any manner, expressly or by implication, in associating with a COS/BAR school in the State of Texas, and he agrees to permanently dissociate himself, both now and in the future, from any COS/BAR school in the State of Texas; Respondent understands that the duration of his permanent disassociation and injunction from COS/BAR schools is lifelong.	Respondent submitted fraudulent hours to the Department on behalf of students who paid him for those hours.
Electrical	HOLLOWAY, JOSHUA J City: SPRING County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77381 License: Not Licensed	Date: 6/11/2018 Respondent is immediately ordered to cease and desist from acting as, impersonating, performing or offering to perform work as an electrical contractor.	Respondent performed and/or offered to perform electrical contracting without first obtaining the required electrical contractor's license.