Sanitarian Registration Program
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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, in accordance with our records retention schedule. The regulated individual may now be currently licensed, in good standing, and practicing without any restrictions.

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Name	Type of License	License Number	City of Residence	Alleged Violation*	Disciplinary Action	Date of Action
Christensen, Steven	Registered Sanitarian	RS4165	Cypress, Texas	TOC 1953.101 & 1953.201 Related to engaging in work and representing oneself as a sanitarian without a certificate of registration.	Administrative Penalty $400	04/05/07
Dowlearn, Douglas	Registered Sanitarian	2432	Blanco, Texas		Probated suspension	7/31/02
McClure, Michael	Professional Sanitarian	RS4188	San Angelo, Texas	TOC 1953.101 Related to representing oneself as a sanitarian, when no department-approved certificate was held.	Administrative Penalty $350	02/15/07
Wiginton, Don	Registered Sanitarian	RS2786	Austin , TX	TOC 265.153 Related to gross negligence and incompetence.	Administrative Penalty $2500	04/05/07

*will be posted for disciplinary actions taken on or after 9/1/03

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For more information about the disciplinary actions listed on this website, please call our office using our toll-free complaint line at 1-800-942-5540 and ask to speak with Yvonne Feinleib.

Last Updated May 11, 2007