Safeguarding Consumers and Protecting Public Health and Safety
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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Licenses Revoked
| License Type | Name and Location: | Order | Basis for Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | SAMUELS, DUSTIN D City: HOUSTON County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77022 License #: 636183 Complaint # BAR20190008315 |
Date: 1/16/2020 Respondent's Class A Barber license number 636183 license is revoked. Applicant's Class A Barber license number 636183 is automatically denied. |
Respondent made a false statement in connection with applying for or renewing a license. |
| Barbers | BARRERA, GEORGE City: IRVING County: DALLAS Zip Code: 75060 License #: 792539 Complaint # BAR20190005910 |
Date: 12/18/2019 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $3,000 plus revocation of Dual Shop/Salon license number 792539. |
Respondent engaged in fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate, license, or permit. |
| Barbers | SALAZAR, VICTOR M City: SUNLAND PARK County: OUT OF STATE Zip Code: 88063 License #(s): 642019, 786472 Complaint # BAR20190016568 |
Date: 11/1/2019 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. |
| Cosmetology | MEDINA, MIGUEL City: IRVING County: DALLAS Zip Code: 75060 License #: 705120 Complaint # COS20180013204 |
Date: 12/20/2019 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $11,100. The Respondent's Cosmetology Private Post-Secondary School license is revoked. |
Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director; Respondent failed to properly calculate a refund due to a student; Respondent operated a school with an expired license. |
| Cosmetology | PHAN, THI NGOC HUONG City: PLANO County: COLLIN Zip Code: 75086 License #: 1781147 Complaint # COS20190005224 |
Date: 12/18/2019 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $5,000, plus revocation of Cosmetology Manicurist license number 1781147. |
Respondent engaged in fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate, license, or permit. |
| Cosmetology | HOANG, NGOC HAN City: ALLEN County: COLLIN Zip Code: 75013 License #: 1781135 Complaint # COS20190006233 |
Date: 12/18/2019 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $3,750. Respondent's Cosmetology Manicurist license is Revoked and has been surrendered to the Department. |
Respondent engaged in fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate, license, or permit. |
| Cosmetology | ORTIZ, JOSE ANGEL City: TAYLOR County: WILLIAMSON Zip Code: 76574 License #: 1574050 Complaint # COS20190005022 |
Date: 12/18/2019 Respondent's Cosmetology Operator license is revoked. |
Applicant lacks sufficient honesty, trustworthiness and integrity to hold a license. Respondent made a false statement in connection with applying for or renewing a license. Applicant has been convicted of an offense that directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the licensed occupation. |
| Cosmetology | Company: AM BEAUTYCOLLEGE City: IRVING County: DALLAS Zip Code: 75060 License #: 705120 Complaint # COS20180013204 |
Date: 11/12/2019 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $11,000. The Respondent's Cosmetology Private Post-Secondary School license is revoked. |
Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director; Respondent failed to properly calculate a refund due to a student; Respondent operated a school with an expired license. |
| Cosmetology | PHAN, LOAN T City: MOBILE County: OUT OF STATE Zip Code: 36695 License #: 1746075 Complaint # COS20190001456 |
Date: 11/12/2019 The Respondent's Cosmetology Manicurist license is revoked. |
Respondent engaged in fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate, license, or permit. |
| Electricians | THOMAS, CHARLES City: CONVERSE County: BEXAR Zip Code: 78109 License #: 312375 Complaint # ELC20190007911 |
Date: 1/10/2020 Respondent's Apprentice Electrician license renewal application is denied, and Respondent's Apprentice Electrician license is revoked. |
Respondent submitted a renewal application that made false statements regarding the Respondent's criminal history. Applicant has a deferred adjudication disposition which makes them unfit to hold a license. |
| Electricians | RIKE, TIMOTHY D City: QUITMAN County: WOOD Zip Code: 75783 License #: 19786 Complaint(s) # ELC20170021464; #ELC20170021805; #ELC20170022227 |
Date: 11/12/2019 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $4,500. Respondent's Master Electrician license is revoked. |
Respondent allowed another person to use his license; Respondent failed to supervise all licensees to assure compliance with applicable statutes, rules and standards of conduct; Respondent evaded responsibility to his client. |
| Electricians | OBREGON, JOHNNY City: SAN ANTONIO County: BEXAR Zip Code: 78250 License #: 416779 Complaint # ELC20190005502 |
Date: 11/1/2019 Respondent's Apprentice Electrician renewal application is denied, and 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. |
| Electricians | DOMINGUEZ, AARON City: MESQUITE County: DALLAS Zip Code: 75150 License(s) #: 449021, 400487, 257314 Complaint # ELC20180000958 |
Date: 11/1/2019 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $15,000. Respondent's Apprentice Electrician license numbers are revoked. |
Respondent on numerous occasions obtained a license by fraud or false representation to the Department. |
| Massage Therapy | ABDULJABBAR, SALAH City: BENBROOK County: TARRANT Zip Code: 76109 License #: MT128825 Complaint # MAS20190009561 |
Date: 1/22/2020 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $2,500. The Respondent's Massage Therapist license is revoked. |
Respondent engage in sexual contact during a session with a client. |
| Massage Therapy | HILTENBEITEL, STEPHEN J City: KINGWOOD County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77339 License #: ME3770 Complaint # MAS20190007572 |
Date: 12/12/2019 The Respondent's Massage Establishment license is revoked. |
Respondent employed an unlicensed massage therapist to perform massage therapy services. |
| Massage Therapy | JACKSON, ANTONY City: DESOTO County: DALLAS Zip Code: 75115 License #: MT127085 Complaint # MAS20190007918 |
Date: 12/12/2019 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $7,000. The Respondent's Massage Therapist license is revoked. |
Respondent engaged in sexual contact during a massage with a client; Respondent performed the practice of massage therapy wit |
| Massage Therapy | GONG, LIYING City: HOUSTON County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77077 License #: MT132250 Complaint # MAS20190014948 |
Date: 11/20/2019 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $2,500. The Respondent's Massage Therapist license is revoked. |
Respondent submitted a fraudulent score report for the required massage and bodyworks licensing examination for licensing as a massage therapist. |
| Massage Therapy | JANTREE, BUSSALA City: HUMBLE County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77396 License #: MT131967 Complaint # MAS20190014903 |
Date: 11/20/2019 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $5,000. The Respondent's Massage Therapist license is revoked. |
Respondent submitted fraudulent documentation to the Department in an attempt to obtain a license. |
| Massage Therapy | WEI, QIU City: PHILADELPHIA County: OUT OF STATE Zip Code: 19145 License #: MT132248 Complaint # MAS20190014801 |
Date: 11/12/2019 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $3,750. Respondent's Massage Therapist license is revoked. |
Respondent submitted fraudulent documents to the Department in an attempt to obtain a license. |
| Massage Therapy | LIN, MINGZHU City: SPRING County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77373 License #: MT130787 Complaint # MAS20190015031 |
Date: 11/12/2019 The Respondent's Massage Therapist license is revoked. |
Respondent engaged in fraud in obtaining a license. |
| Massage Therapy | GUAN, DAKUN City: EULESS County: TARRANT Zip Code: 76040 License #: MT132253 Complaint # MAS20190014773 |
Date: 11/12/2019 The Respondent's Massage Therapist license is revoked. |
Respondent fraudulent documents to the Department in order to obtain a license. |
| Massage Therapy |
ACOSTA, FRANK GARCIA License #: MT002755 |
Date: 11/15/2019 The Respondent's Massage Therapist license is revoked. |
On two (2) occasions, Respondent engage in sexual contact during a session with a client. |
| Massage Therapy | LU, HUI ZHU City: PLANO County: COLLIN Zip Code: 75025 License #: MT117854 Complaint # MAS20180013792 |
Date: 11/5/2019 Respondent's Massage Therapist renewal application is denied, and Respondent's Massage Therapist license is revoked. |
Respondent was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense of prostitution and is not eligible for a license. |
| Podiatry | PETTY, GLENN GREGG City: FRISCO County: COLLIN Zip Code: 75033 License #: 1411 Complaint # POD20190000985 |
Date: 11/5/2019 Respondent's Podiatrist renewal application is denied, and Respondent's Podiatrist 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. |
| Property Tax Consultant | WARD, ADAM L City: AUSTIN County: TRAVIS Zip Code: 78709 License #: 10373 Complaint # PTC20190009100 |
Date: 10/21/2019 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $3,000; The Respondent's Property Tax Consultant license is revoked. |
Respondent engaged in activity that constitutes dishonesty, fraud, or gross incompetence while performing property tax consulting services. |
| Tow Company/Tow Operator | CARMONA, BARBARA A City: SAN MARCOS County: HAYS Zip Code: 78666 License(s) #: 6445634C, 40700 Complaint(s) # TOW20190016348, VSF20200001851 |
Date: 1/10/2020 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $34,000. $19,000 for TOW20190016348 and $15,000 for VSF20200001851. Respondent's Tow Company license and Incident Management Tow Operator license are Revoked. |
On three occasions, Respondent failed to obtain insurance for each permitted tow truck. Respondent refused to permit or interfered with an inspection or investigation by an authorized representative of the Commission or Executive Director. On three occasions, Respondent failed to obtain insurance for the insured facility. |
| Tow Company | STANCE AUTOWORKS LLC City: HOUSTON County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77066 License #: 6481801C Complaint # TOW20190001267 |
Date: 10/31/2019 The Respondent's Tow Company license and Vehicle Storage Facility license are revoked. Respondent shall refund the vehicle owner referenced in the order. |
Respondent failed to cooperate with an inspector in the performance of the inspection; Respondent charged more than allowed by city ordinance. |
| Tow Company | MERAZ, RODOLFO City: HOUSTON County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77086 License #: 6471353C Complaint # TOW20180006219 |
Date: 11/5/2019 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $5,000. The Respondent's Tow Company license is revoked. |
Respondent performed a nonconsent tow and took the vehicle to a location other than a licensed vehicle storage facility; Respondent failed to perform towing operations with honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity. |
| Tow Company | EURO STAR WRECKERS LLC City: HOUSTON County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77057 License #: 6462898C Complaint # TOW20180010406 |
Date: 11/5/2019 Respondent is assessed an administrative penalty in the amount of $4,000. The Respondent's Tow Company license is revoked. |
Respondent failed to comply with an order previously issued by the Executive Director; Respondent towed a vehicle without legal authority. |
| Tow Operator | PENA, EDUARDO City: SOUTH PADRE ISLAND County: CAMERON Zip Code: 78597 License #: 35597 Complaint # TOW20190014463 |
Date: 1/10/2020 The Respondent's Incident Management Tow Operator license #35597 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. |
| Tow Operator | BLEAM, CHRISTOPHER M City: KATY County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77064 License #: Not Licensed Complaint(s) # TOW20180015824, TOW20190006143 |
Date: 1/2/2020 Respondent's Incident Management Tow Operator application is denied, and Respondent's Consent Tow 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 their renewal application; Respondent has been convicted of an offense that directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the licensed occupation. |
| Tow Operator | ALMALIKI, AMER City: KATY County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77449 License #: 4565 Complaint # TOW20190011828 |
Date: 11/1/2019 The Respondent's Incident Management Tow Operator 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. |
| Tow Operator | MILLIGAN, THOMAS J City: LAKE DALLAS County: DENTON Zip Code: 75065 License #: 41771 Complaint # TOW20190007467 |
Date: 11/20/2019 The Respondent's Private Property Truck Operator 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. |
Cease and Desist Orders
| License Type | Name and Location: | Order | Basis for Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning & Refrigeration | MILLER, JAMES EARL City: SAN ANTONIO County: BEXAR Zip Code: 78232 License: Not Licensed Complaint # ACR20190013137 |
Date: 10/1/2019 Respondent is ordered to immediately cease and desist from acting as, impersonating, performing or offering to provide work as air conditioning and refrigeration contractor. |
Respondent performed and/or offered to perform air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without first obtaining the required license. |
| Auctioneers | HODGES, PHILLIP C City: GARLAND County: DALLAS Zip Code: 75043 License #: 17406 Complaint # AUC20180013957 |
Date: 10/21/2019 Respondent is ordered to immediately cease and desist from acting as or impersonating a licensed auctioneer. |
Respondent performed as an auctioneer or associate auctioneer without a license. |
| Barbers | JONES, WILLIAM S City: EL PASO County: EL PASO Zip Code: 79908 License #: 645384 Complaint # BAR20190017181 |
Date: 1/28/2020 Respondent is immediately ordered to cease and desist from acting as, impersonating, performing or offering to perform work as a Class A Barber. |
Respondent performed barbering without the required license. |
| Barbers | OROSZ, JEREMY City: MIDWAY County: MADISON Zip Code: 75852 License: Not Licensed Complaint # BAR20190013698 |
Date: 12/18/2019 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 | NARVAEZ, JOEL O City: KILLEEN County: BELL Zip Code: 76542 License: Not Licensed Complaint # BAR20190009930 |
Date: 10/21/2019 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. |
| Cosmetology | HEREDIA, JOHNNIE City: EL PASO County: EL PASO Zip Code: 79924 License: Not Licensed Complaint # COS20190011979 |
Date: 1/10/2020 Respondent is ordered to immediately cease and desist from performing or attempting to perform as a cosmetologist. |
Respondent performed or attempted to perform a practice of cosmetology without a license. |
| Cosmetology | CUEVAS, TIM City: ODESSA County: ECTOR Zip Code: 79765 License #(s): 804515, 768533, 776873 Complaint # COS20200003552 |
Date: 12/12/2019 Respondent is ordered to immediately cease and desist from employing individuals to perform acts of cosmetology without a license. |
Respondent leased space in a salon to an individual who engaged in the practice of cosmetology but had not obtained a cosmetology license. |
| Electrical Contractors | BAWDEN, DANIEL D City: HOUSTON County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77096 License: Not Licensed Complaint # ELC20190014338 |
Date: 12/18/2019 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. |
| Electrical Contractors | Company: ESCOBAR CONSTRUCTION LLC City: PFLUGERVILLE County: TRAVIS Zip Code: 78660 License: Not Licensed Complaint # ELC20190011075 |
Date: 10/21/2019 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. |
| Electrical Contractors | MILLER, JAMES EARL City: SAN ANTONIO County: BEXAR Zip Code: 78232 License: Not Licensed Complaint # ELC20190013140 |
Date: 10/1/2019 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. |
| Massage Therapy | BOYD, STEPHEN M City: DALLAS County: DALLAS Zip Code: 75248 License: Not Licensed Complaint # MAS20190012861 |
Date: 1/10/2020 Respondent is ordered to immediately cease and desist from acting as, impersonating, performing or offering to provide work as massage therapist. |
Respondent performed or attempted to perform a practice of massage therapy without a license. |
| Massage Therapy | Company: BLUE SKY SPA City: HOUSTON County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77015 License: Not Licensed Complaint # MAS20190013251 |
Date: 1/28/2020 Respondent is ordered to cease and desist from acting as, impersonating, performing or offering to provide work as a massage therapist and/or massage establishment. |
Respondent operated a place of business in which massage therapy is practiced without first obtaining a massage establishment license from the Department. |
| Massage Therapy | LILY'S SPA City: HOUSTON County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77090 License: Not Licensed Complaint # MAS20180016288 |
Date: 11/12/2019 Respondent is immediately ordered to cease and desist from acting as, impersonating, performing or offering to perform work as a massage establishment. |
Respondent operated a massage establishment without a license. |
| Massage Therapy | YU JUAN THERAPY MASSAGE, LLC City: CARROLLTON County: DALLAS Zip Code: 75007 License #: ME3620 Complaint # MAS20200002536 |
Date: 11/15/2019 Respondent is ordered to immediately cease and desist from acting as, impersonating, performing or offering to provide work as a massage establishment. |
Respondent operated a massage establishment without a license. |
| Midwives | HERNANDEZ, LEAH D City: AMARILLO County: POTTER Zip Code: 79103 License: Not Licensed Complaint # MID20190009292 |
Date: 10/21/2019 Respondent is immediately ordered to cease and desist from acting as, impersonating, performing or offering to perform work as a midwife. |
Respondent practiced midwifery without a license. |
| Tow Operator | FRANCIS, GARETH D City: HUMBLE County: HARRIS Zip Code: 77338 License #(s): 6489048C, 6454658C, 26877 Complaint # TOW20200004456 |
Date: 12/18/2019 Respondent is ordered to immediately cease and desist from engaging in conduct which lacks honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity. |
Respondent failed to perform towing operations with honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity. |
| Tow Company | BANNA, MUHAMMAD City: SAN ANTONIO County: BEXAR Zip Code: 78204 License: Not Licensed Complaint # TOW20190011200 |
Date: 11/12/2019 Respondent is ordered to immediately cease and desist from acting as, impersonating, performing, or offering to perform work as a towing company. |
Respondent operated a tow truck company without the appropriate license. |
| Tow Company | TOLIVER, MELVIN J City: ODESSA County: ECTOR Zip Code: 79760 License: Not Licensed Complaint # TOW20190009260 |
Date: 11/20/2019 Respondent is ordered to immediately cease and desist from acting as, impersonating, performing, or offering to perform work as a towing company. |
Respondent operated a tow truck company without the appropriate license |
Permanent Revocations
| License Type | Name and Location: | Order | Basis for Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | Company: PACIFIC BEAUTY ACADEMY INC City: DALLAS County: DALLAS Zip Code: 75243 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. |
| Massage Therapy | SALGADO, STING RAY City: BEDFORD County: TARRANT Zip Code: 76095 License #: MT127734 Complaint # MAS20180006907 |
Date: 9/17/2019 Respondent's Massage Therapist license is Revoked. |
Respondent engage in sexual contact during a session with a client. |
Permanent Injunctions
| License Type | Name and Location: | Order | Basis for Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractors | 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. |
| Air Conditioning & Refrigeration / Electrical Contractors |
SMITH, DANNY BRYAN |
Date: 9/12/2019 Defendant is immediately restrained from performing or offering to perform air conditioning and refrigeration services without a license, and from performing or offering to perform non-exempt electrical services without a license. |
Defendant refused to stop performing, and offering to perfuming, air conditioning and refrigeration services and electrical services without a license. He failed to submit to department efforts to cease his operations and we proceeded to the District Court for Injunctive Relief. |