Commission
TAHC regulations are made and adopted by 13 governor-appointed commissioners who represent the general public and various livestock industries and professions. The commissioners serve staggered six-year terms and meet as needed to study the regulatory needs of the agency, review public comments on proposed regulation changes, and adopt new rules when necessary.
| Commissioner | Industry Represented | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Ernie Morales, Chairman | Feedlot Industry | 6 September 2011 |
| Randy C. Brown | General Public | 6 September 2013 |
| Reta K. Dyess | Dairy | 6 September 2011 |
| William Edmiston, Jr., D.V.M. | Sheep and Goat | 6 September 2013 |
| Ken Jordan | Livestock Market | 6 September 2013 |
| Thomas "Tommy" Kezar | General Public | 6 September 2011 |
| Coleman Hudgins Locke | Beef Cattle | 6 September 2015 |
| Charles "Chuck" Real | Swine | 6 September 2013 |
| Ralph Simmons | Poultry | 6 September 2015 |
| Mike Vickers, D.V.M. | Veterinary Profession | 6 September 2011 |
| Mark A. Wheelis | Equine | 6 September 2013 |
| Beau White | General Public | 6 September 2015 |
| R. W. "Dick" Winters, Jr. | Exotic Livestock/Fowl | 6 September 2013 |