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: July 23, 2020, October 22, 2020, January 21, 2021, April 22, 2021

NOTE: January 21, 2021 meeting was held via Skype due to COVID-19*

Meeting Video: View January 21, 2021 Meeting (YouTube)

NOTE: April 22, 2021 meeting was held via Skype due to COVID-19*

Meeting Video: View April 22, 2021 Meeting (YouTube)


Future Meetings: July 22, 2021; October 21, 2021

SPCS Advisory Committee Meeting – July 22, 2021 Agenda, April 22, 2021 Minutes 1st draft, FY21 3rd Quarter Inspection Numbers, FY21 3rd Quarter Structural Report Total Results, Proposed Rule Revisions Combined.

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.