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The TCOLE Commission and its Members

The Commission sets policy, approves rules and procedures formulated by the Executive Director and staff, and takes formal disciplinary actions against licensees on the recommendation of the Executive Director and state Administrative Law Judges.

Meeting Schedule

The Commission meets at least four times each year in meetings open to the Public.  

Upcoming Meeting Dates and Locations

Meeting DateMeeting Location
October 28, 2024 - Commission Meeting McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Drive, McAllen, TX 78501 
March 3, 2025 - Commission WorkshopAustin, TX
March 4, 2025 - Commission MeetingAustin, TX
June 12, 2025 - Commission MeetingAustin, TX
September 17, 2025 - Commission WorkshopAmarillo, TX
September 18, 2025 - Commission MeetingAmarillo, TX
December 3, 2025 - Commission WorkshopNacogdoches, TX
December 4, 2025 - Commission MeetingNacogdoches, TX

 

Watch the Meeting Live:  Live Recording  

(only available while Commission Meetings are in progress)

Recorded Meetings

 

Board Composition

The Commission is comprised of nine members. These members are appointed by the Governor, as is the Presiding Officer. The Commissioners serve staggered terms of six years and serve without compensation except for reasonable and necessary expenses. Three are members of the general public, three are law enforcement chief executive officers, and three are line personnel from law enforcement agencies at the time of their appointment. 
More about the commission and history...

Chief Kim Lemaux, Presiding Officer

Chief Kim Lemaux, Presiding Officer


Term: May 27, 2017 - August 30, 2027   
Hometown: Arlington

	 Assistant Chief Jason D. Hester, Assistant Presiding Officer

Assistant Chief Jason D. Hester, Assistant Presiding Officer


Term: December 6, 2019 - August 30, 2025   
Hometown: Lago Vista

Justin West

Justin West, Secretary

Term: January 31, 2024 - August 30, 2029   
Hometown: League City

Janna Atkins

Janna Atkins


Term: January 7, 2019 - August 30, 2029   
Hometown: Abilene

Justin Berry

Justin Berry

Term: January 31, 2024 - August 30, 2027   
Hometown: Austin

Patricia Burruss, Secretary

Patricia Burruss


Term: December 6, 2019 - August 30, 2025   
Hometown: Dallas

Michael Griffis, Sheriff

Michael Griffis, Sheriff


Term: December 6, 2019 - August 30, 2025   
Hometown: Odessa

Conor Harvey

Conor Harvey

Term: January 31, 2024 - August 30, 2029   
Hometown: Houston