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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| December 7, 2023 - 9:30am | San Antonio - TBD |
| December 6, 2023 - 1:00pm | San Antonio - TBD |
| October 23, 2023 - 1:00pm | American Bank Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd., Selena Auditorium, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 |
| August 25, 2023 - 9:30am | Second Baptist Church, New Children’s Building, Room 313, 6400 Woodway Dr., Houston, Texas, 77057 |
| August 24, 2023 - 1:00pm | Second Baptist Church, New Children’s Building, Room 313, 6400 Woodway Dr., Houston, Texas, 77057 |
Most Current Agendas
- Commission MeetingFriday, August 25, 2023
Second Baptist Church, New Children’s Building, Room 313, 6400 Woodway Dr., Houston, Texas, 77057 - Commissioner WorkshopThursday, August 24, 2023Second Baptist Church, New Children’s Building, Room 313, 6400 Woodway Dr., Houston, Texas, 77057
- Commission MeetingThursday, June 15, 2023J.J. Pickle Research Campus, The Commons Learning Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Bldg. 137, Austin, Texas, 78758
Most Current Minutes
- June 2023 Commissioner Workshop Minutes
- June 2023 Commission Meeting Minutes
- April 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.
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, 2023 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 |