The Structural Pest Control Advisory Committee, created in 2007, advises the department and the commissioner on various regulatory responsibilities of the Structural Pest Control Service. 
Members: 

Member who is an employee of a school district associated with integrated pest management

Mr. Jeffrey Sheets of Rosenberg

Members representing the public interest 

Mr. Roger Borgelt of Austin
Dr. Nancy Crider of Houston
Mr. Clint Lehew of Tomball 

Member from an institution of higher education knowledgeable in the science of pests and pest control 

Dr. Robert Puckett of College Station 


Member representing the commissioner of state health services 

Dr. Ketki Patel


Members representing the interests of structural pest control operators

Mr. Randy McCarty of Lago Vista
Mr. Warren Remmey, Jr. of San Antonio
Mr. Brien Binford of Bryan

Member representing consumers 

Ms. Nancy Zaiontz of San Antonio


Member representing  pest control operators with experience in natural, organic or holistic pest control 

Mr. Robert Schoppe of Missouri City

Advisory Committee meetings are Open Meetings and anyone that wants to attend is welcome.

Past Meetings: April 23, 2020, July 23, 2020, October 22, 2020

NOTE: July 23, 2020 meeting was held via Skype due to COVID-19*

Meeting Video: View July 23, 2020 Meeting (YouTube)

NOTE: October 22, 2020 meeting was held via Skype due to COVID-19*

Meeting Video: View October 22, 2020 Meeting (YouTube)

Future Meetings: January 21, 2021 Agenda

Meetings will be held at 9 a.m. in room 1104A, 11th floor of the Stephen F. Austin Building, 17th and Congress, Austin.  Agendas for each meeting will be posted when finalized.