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. Mike Shields of Salado

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 
Elyes Benantar

Members representing the interests of structural pest control operators
Mr. Randy McCarty of Lago Vista
Dr. Robert Davis of Blanco
Mr. Brien Binford of Bryan

Member representing consumers 
Thomas Kezar of Dripping Springs

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 who wants to attend is welcome.

Past Meetings: January 20, 2022, April 21, 2022, July 21, 2022, October 27, 2022, January 19, 2023

NOTE: January 20, 2022 meeting was held via teleconference with an option of also joining via Teams
Meeting Video: View January 20, 2022 Meeting (YouTube)

NOTE: April 21, 2022 meeting was via teleconference with an option of also joining via Teams
Meeting Video: View April 21, 2022 Meeting (YouTube)

NOTE: July 21, 2022 meeting was via teleconference with an option of also joining via Teams
Meeting Video: View July 21, 2022 Meeting (YouTube)

NOTE: October 27, 2022 meeting was held via teleconference with an option of also joining via Teams
Meeting Video: View October 27, 2022 Meeting (YouTube)

NOTE: January 19, 2023 meeting was held via teleconference with an option of also joining via Teams
Meeting Video: View January 19, 2023 Meeting (YouTube)

NOTE: April 27, 2023 meeting was held via teleconference with an option of also joining via Teams
Meeting Video: View April 27, 2023 Meeting (YouTube)

SPCS Advisory Committee Meeting
July 20, 2023 Agenda, SPCS 3rd Quarter FY23 Inspection Numbers, Structural Report Total Results FY23 3rd QTR 

Future Meetings:
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.