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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
February 26, 2024TCOLE Headquarters, 2nd Floor, Training Room, 6330 East Highway 290, Austin, Texas, 78723
February 27, 2024J.J. Pickle Research Campus, The Commons Learning Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Bldg. 137, Austin, Texas, 78758
April 29, 2024J.J. Pickle Research Campus, The Commons Learning Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Bldg. 137, Austin, Texas, 78758
June 19, 2024TCOLE Headquarters, 2nd Floor, Training Room, 6330 East Highway 290, Austin, Texas, 78723
June 20, 2024J.J. Pickle Research Campus, The Commons Learning Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Bldg. 137, Austin, Texas, 78758
August 7, 2024 - TBDEl Paso, TX - TBD
August 8, 2024 - TBDEl Paso, TX - TBD

Watch the Meeting Live:  Live Recording  

(only available while Commission Meetings are in progress)

Recorded Meetings

Public Comment: Model Policies and Proposed Rules

Model Policies and 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, General Counsel, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, 6330 East Hwy 290, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78723-1035.

Model PoliciesGet FileTexas Register IssueMeeting Date
Proposed Model PoliciesPDFMarch 22, 2024April 29, 2024
State of Texas Model Policy: Personnel FilesPDFMarch 22, 2024April 29, 2024
State of Texas Model Policy: Medical and Psychological Examination of a LicenseePDFMarch 22, 2024April 29, 2024
State of Texas Model Policy: Misconduct AllegationsPDFMarch 22, 2024April 29, 2024
State of Texas Model Policy: Hiring ProceduresPDFMarch 22, 2024April 29, 2024
Proposed RulesGet FileTexas Register IssueMeeting Date
Proposed Rules - Minimum Standards for Law Enforcement Agencies (211.1 and 211.16)PDFMarch 22, 2024April 29, 2024
Proposed Rules - Refusal to Submit to Medical or Psychological Examination (217.9)PDFMarch 22, 2024April 29, 2024
Proposed Rules - School Marshal Psychological Examinations (227.1, 227.4, and 227.6)PDFMarch 22, 2024April 29, 2024

 

Adopted Rules

These are new, amended, or repealed rules that have recently been finally adopted by the Commission.

Adopted RulesGet FileTexas Register IssueEffective Date
Adopted Rule - 215.13 (Amended)PDFMarch 22, 2024April 1, 2024
Adopted Rule - 217.1 (Amended)PDFMarch 22, 2024April 1, 2024
Adopted Rule - 218.3 (Amended)PDFMarch 22, 2024April 1, 2024
Adopted Rule - 221.46 (New)PDFMarch 22, 2024April 1, 2024

 

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

Mario Lizcano, Jr.

Mario Lizcano, Jr.


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