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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| August 4, 2022 - 9:30am | University of Texas Permian Basin, 4901 E. University, Science and Technology Building, Cooper Lecture Hall, Odessa TX |
| October 26, 2022 - 9:00am | American Bank Center 1901 Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX |
Most Current Agendas
- Commissioner WorkshopWednesday, June 8, 2022
6330 E. Highway 290, Second Floor, Austin, Texas - Commission MeetingThursday, June 9, 2022J.J. Pickle Research Campus, The Commons Learning Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Bldg. 137, Austin, Texas
- Commissioner WorkshopWednesday, April 13, 2022DFW DPS Headquarters, 3600 South West 20th Street, DFW Airport
Most Current Minutes
- Draft Meeting Minutes April 2022
- Quarterly Meeting Minutes December 2021
- Quarterly Meeting Minutes September 2021
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. Kim Vickers, 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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Michael Griffis, SheriffTerm: December 6, 2019 - August 30, 2025 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 |
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Tim Whitaker, Senior Police OfficerTerm: May 27, 2017 - August 30, 2021 Hometown: Richmond |