Texas Board Suspends Radiologic Technologist Certificate

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Filed February 13th, 2026

Detected February 27th, 2026

Summary

The Texas Board of Radiologic Technology has temporarily suspended the certificate of radiologic technologist Natalia Aguilar-Gutierrez following her arrest on felony charges. The suspension is effective immediately and remains in place until further board action, with a hearing to be scheduled.

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What changed

The Texas Board of Radiologic Technology has issued an immediate temporary suspension of Natalia Aguilar-Gutierrez's noncertified radiologic technologist certificate. This action was taken following her arrest on December 29, 2025, for a second-degree felony charge of Indecency with a Child by Sexual Conduct. The Board determined that her continued practice posed a threat to public welfare.

A disciplinary hearing with notice will be held for Ms. Aguilar-Gutierrez within 10 days, unless waived. The suspension will remain in effect until the Board makes a final determination. This action highlights the critical importance of maintaining professional conduct and adhering to legal standards for licensed healthcare professionals, as violations can lead to immediate suspension of practice privileges.

What to do next

Review internal policies regarding employee criminal arrests and felony charges.
Ensure immediate reporting procedures for employees facing serious criminal allegations are followed.
Consult legal counsel regarding the implications of employee arrests on professional licenses.

Penalties

Temporary suspension of radiologic technologist certificate.

Source document (simplified)

February 13, 2026 On February 11, 2026, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Board of Radiologic Technology temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas noncertified radiologic technologist certificate of Natalia Aguilar-Gutierrez, NCR (Lic. No. NCR02006198), after determining her continuation in practice as a medical radiologic technologist would constitute a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately.

The Board panel found that on December 29, 2025, Ms. Aguilar-Gutierrez was arrested in Irving, Texas for Indecency with a Child by Sexual Conduct, a second-degree felony.

A temporary suspension hearing with notice will be held as soon as practicable with 10 days' notice to Ms. Aguilar-Gutierrez unless the hearing is specifically waived by Ms. Aguilar-Gutierrez.

The temporary suspension remains in place until the Board takes further action.