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 Location
February 3, 2022 - 9:30am	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744
April 14, 2022 - 9:30am	DFW DPS Headquarters, 3600 South West 20th Street, DFW Airport, 75261

Watch the Meeting Live: Live Recording

(only available while Commssion Meetings are in progress)

Most Current Agendas

Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Most Current Minutes

Draft Quarterly Meeting Minutes December 2021
Quarterly Meeting Minutes September 2021
Quarterly Meeting Minutes June 2021

Past Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Recordings

Meeting Agendas

Meeting Minutes

Recorded Meetings

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. Kim Vickers, Executive Director, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, 6330 East Hwy 290, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78723-1035.

Description	Get File	Meeting Date
September 2021 Proposed Rules		09/02/2021
September 2019 Proposed Rules		09/05/2019
March 2019 Proposed Rules		03/07/2019

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 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
	Michael Griffis, Sheriff Term: December 6, 2019 - August 30, 2025 Odessa
	Ron E. Hood, Constable Term: February 16, 2018 - August 30, 2023 Hometown: Dripping Springs
	Sharon Breckenridge Thomas Term: May 27, 2017 - August 30, 2021 Hometown: San Antonio
	Tim Whitaker, Senior Police Officer Term: May 27, 2017 - August 30, 2021 Hometown: Richmond

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