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
Upcoming Meeting Dates and Locations
| Meeting Date |
Meeting Location |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Most Current Agendas
- Commission MeetingThursday, December 7, 2023
Texas San Antonio, Downtown Campus, Durango Building, La Villita, Room 1.116, 501 W, Cesar Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas, 78207 - Commissioner WorkshopWednesday, December 6, 2023Texas San Antonio, Downtown Campus, Durango Building, La Villita, Room 1.116, 501 W, Cesar Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas, 78207
- Commission MeetingMonday, October 23, 2023American Bank Center, 1901 Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, Texas, Selena Auditorium
Most Current Minutes
- September 12, 2023 Commission Minutes
- September 11, 2023 Commission Minutes
- August 2023 Commission Meeting Minutes
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 |
|
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 OfficerTerm: May 27, 2017 - August 30, 2027 Hometown: Arlington |
 |
Assistant Chief Jason D. Hester, Assistant Presiding OfficerTerm: December 6, 2019 - August 30, 2025 Hometown: Lago Vista |
 |
Patricia Burruss, SecretaryTerm: December 6, 2019 - August 30,2025 Hometown: Olmito |
 |
Janna AtkinsTerm: January 7, 2019 - August 30, 2023 Hometown: Abilene |
 |
Martina Lemond DixonAugust 5, 2022 - August 30, 2023 Hometown: Kingwood |
 |
Michael Griffis, SheriffTerm: December 6, 2019 - August 30, 2025 Hometown: Odessa |
 |
Ron E. Hood, ConstableTerm: February 16, 2018 - August 30, 2023 Hometown: Dripping Springs |
 |
Mario Lizcano, Jr.Term: March 22, 2022 - August 30, 2027 Hometown: Pharr |