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 Date Meeting Locationsort descending
February 22, 2024 - 9:30am Commissioner Meeting - Austin, TX
April 30, 2024 - 9:30am Commissioner Meeting - Austin, TX
June 20, 2024 - 9:30am Commissioner Meeting - Austin, TX
August 8, 2024 - 9:30am Commissioner Meeting - El Paso, TX
June 19, 2024 - 1:00pm Commissioner Workshop - Austin, TX
April 29, 2024 - 1:00pm Commissioner Workshop - Austin, TX
February 21, 2024 - 1:00pm Commissioner Workshop - Austin, TX
August 7, 2023 - 1:00pm Commissioner Workshop - El Paso, TX
December 7, 2023 - 9:30am December Commission Meeting - Texas San Antonio, Downtown Campus, Durango Building, La Villita, Room 1.116, 501 W, Cesar Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas, 78207
December 6, 2023 - 1:00pm December Commissioner Workshop - Texas San Antonio, Downtown Campus, Durango Building, La Villita, Room 1.116, 501 W, Cesar Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas, 78207

 

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(only available while Commssion Meetings are in progress)
 

 

Most Current Agendas

  • Commission Meeting
    Thursday, December 7, 2023
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    Texas San Antonio, Downtown Campus, Durango Building, La Villita, Room 1.116, 501 W, Cesar Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas, 78207
  • Commissioner Workshop
    Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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    Texas San Antonio, Downtown Campus, Durango Building, La Villita, Room 1.116, 501 W, Cesar Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas, 78207
  • Commission Meeting
    Monday, October 23, 2023
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    American Bank Center, 1901 Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, Texas, Selena Auditorium

Most Current Minutes

  • September 12, 2023 Commission Minutes
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  • September 11, 2023 Commission Minutes
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  • August 2023 Commission Meeting Minutes
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Past Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Recordings

Public Comment / Proposed Rules

Proposed Rules are open for public comment.  Public comments may be submitted electronically to public_comment@tcole.texas.gov or in writing to Mr. John Beauchamp, Interim Executive Director, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, 6330 East Hwy 290, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78723-1035.

Description Get File Meeting Date
June 2023 Proposed Rule 211.36 Get Minutes 06/15/2023

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


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

Assistant Chief Jason D. Hester, Assistant Presiding Officer


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

Patricia Burruss, Secretary


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

Janna Atkins


Term: January 7, 2019 - August 30, 2023
Hometown: Abilene

Martina Lemond Dixon


August 5, 2022 - August 30, 2023
Hometown: Kingwood

Michael Griffis, Sheriff


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

Ron E. Hood, Constable


Term: February 16, 2018 - August 30, 2023
Hometown: Dripping Springs

Mario Lizcano, Jr.


Term: March 22, 2022 - August 30, 2027
Hometown: Pharr