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
April 15, 2026 - Commission Meeting	The University of Texas San Antonio, Downtown Campus, Durango Building, La Villita Room 1.116, 501 W. Cesar Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas 78207
April 16, 2026 - Commission Meeting	The University of Texas San Antonio, Downtown Campus, Durango Building, La Villita Room 1.116, 501 W. Cesar Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, Texas 78207
June 24, 2026 - Commission Workshop	Austin, TX
June 25, 2026 - Commission Meeting	J.J. Pickle Research Campus, The Commons Learning Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Bldg. 137, Austin, TX 78758
September 2, 2026 - Commission Workshop	Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
September 3, 2026 - Commission Meeting	Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
November 18, 2026 - Commission Workshop	Austin, TX
November 19, 2026 - Commission Meeting	J.J. Pickle Research Campus, The Commons Learning Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Bldg. 137, Austin, TX 78758

Watch the Meeting Live: Live Recording

(only available while Commission Meetings are in progress)

Recorded Meetings

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.
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