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
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| June 14, 2023 - 1:00pm | TCOLE Headquarters, 2nd Floor Training Room, 6330 East Highway 290, Austin, Texas |
| April 19, 2023 - 1:00pm | TCOLE Headquarters, 2nd Floor Training Room, 6330 East Highway 290, Austin, Texas |
| February 1, 2023 - 1:00pm | MEETING CANCELLED |
| February 2, 2023 - 9:30am | MEETING CANCELLED |
| June 15, 2023 - 9:30am | J.J. Pickle Research Campus, The Commons Learning Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Bldg. 137, Austin, Texas |
| April 20, 2023 - 9:30am | J.J. Pickle Research Campus, The Commons Learning Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Bldg. 137, Austin, Texas |
| December 14, 2022 - 2:00pm | City of Edinburg City Council Chambers, Edinburg City Hall, 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Texas |
| December 15, 2022 - 9:30am | City of Edinburg City Council Chambers, Edinburg City Hall, 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Texas |
Most Current Agendas
- Commission MeetingThursday, April 20, 2023
J.J. Pickle Research Campus, The Commons Learning Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Bldg. 137, Austin, Texas, 78758 - Commissioner WorkshopWednesday, April 19, 2023TCOLE Headquarters, 2nd Floor, Training Room, 6330 East Highway 290, Austin, Texas, 78723
- Commission MeetingThursday, February 2, 2023MEETING CANCELLED
Most Current Minutes
- Commission Meeting Minutes December 2022
- Commission Meeting Minutes October 2022
- Commission Meeting Minutes August 2022
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.
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...
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Chief Kim Lemaux, Presiding OfficerTerm: May 27, 2017 - August 30, 2027 Hometown: Arlington |
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Assistant Chief Jason D. Hester, Assistant Presiding OfficerTerm: December 6, 2019 - August 30, 2025 Hometown: Lago Vista |
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Patricia Burruss, SecretaryTerm: December 6, 2019 - August 30,2025 Hometown: Olmito |
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Janna AtkinsTerm: January 7, 2019 - August 30, 2023 Hometown: Abilene |
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Martina Lemond DixonAugust 5, 2022 - August 30, 2022 Hometown: Kingwood |
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Michael Griffis, SheriffTerm: December 6, 2019 - August 30, 2025 Hometown: Odessa |
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Ron E. Hood, ConstableTerm: February 16, 2018 - August 30, 2023 Hometown: Dripping Springs |
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Mario Lizcano, Jr.Term: March 22, 2022 - August 30, 2027 Hometown: Pharr |