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 |
|---|---|
| August 7, 2024 - Commission Workshop | Hotel Paso del Norte, Bluebonnet Room, 10 Henry Trost Court, El Paso TX 79901 |
| August 8, 2024 - Commission Meeting | TecH2O Water Resources Learning Center, 10751 Montana Ave., El Paso TX 79935 |
Watch the Meeting Live: Live Recording
(only available while Commission Meetings are in progress)
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. John Beauchamp, General Counsel, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, 6330 East Highway 290, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78723-1035.
| Proposed Rules | Get File | Texas Register Issue | Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proposed Rule - Licensee Service Report Database (211.24) | May 17, 2024 | June 20, 2024 | |
| Proposed Rule - Legislatively Required Continuing Education for Licensees (218.3) | May 17, 2024 | June 20, 2024 |
Adopted Model Policies
These are the most current versions of the model policies that have been finally adopted by the Commission. All law enforcement agencies shall adopt these model policies, or substantively similar policies, no later than the agency adoption date below and submit the adopted policies to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
| Model Policies | Get File | Texas Register Issue | Agency Adoption Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Psychological Examination of a Licensee | May 24, 2024 | September 1, 2024 | |
| Hiring Procedures | May 24, 2024 | June 1, 2025 | |
| Misconduct Allegations | May 24, 2024 | June 1, 2025 | |
| Personnel Files | May 24, 2024 | June 1, 2025 | |
| Adopted Model Policies Preamble | May 24, 2024 | N/A |
Adopted Rules
These are new, amended, or repealed rules that have recently been finally adopted by the Commission.
| Adopted Rules | Get File | Texas Register Issue | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adopted Rules - 211.1 & 211.16 (Amended) | May 24, 2024 | June 1, 2024 | |
| Adopted Rule - 217.9 (New) | May 31, 2024 | September 1, 2024 | |
| Adopted Rules - 227.1 (Amended), 227.4, & 227.6 (New) | May 31, 2024 | September 1, 2024 | |
| Adopted Rule - 215.13 (Amended) | March 22, 2024 | April 1, 2024 | |
| Adopted Rule - 217.1 (Amended) | March 22, 2024 | April 1, 2024 | |
| Adopted Rule - 218.3 (Amended) | March 22, 2024 | April 1, 2024 | |
| Adopted Rule - 221.46 (New) | March 22, 2024 | April 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
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| Assistant Chief Jason D. Hester, Assistant Presiding Officer
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| Justin West, SecretaryTerm: January 31, 2024 - August 30, 2029 |
| Janna Atkins
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| Justin BerryTerm: January 31, 2024 - August 30, 2027 |
| Patricia Burruss
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| Michael Griffis, Sheriff
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| Conor HarveyTerm: January 31, 2024 - August 30, 2029 |