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:
Thomas Kezar of Austin and Gregory Orr of Houston are appointed as members expert in structural pest control application; Peggy Caruso of Katy, Johnny Hibbs of Carrollton and William Roberts of Plano are appointed as members representing public interest; Dr. Michael Merchant of Dallas is appointed as the member from an institution of higher education knowledgeable in the science of pests and pest control; and William Stepan of Houston is appointed as the member representing the interests of structural pest control operators.  Dr. Thandi Ziqubu-Page is the designated member representing the commissioner of state health services.  A member representing the interest of consumers based on the recommendation of a consumer advocacy group or association remains to be appointed.

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

Future Meeting Dates
Meetings will be held at 9 a.m. in room 1003A, 10th floor of the Stephen F. Austin Building, 17th and Congress, Austin.  Agendas for each meeting will be posted when finalized.

April 26, 2012