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The Chairman of the Commission provides his expertise and support to Advisory Board chairs on how to conduct effi-
cient meetings and communicate effectively with the public, fellow board members, and TDLR staff. This ensures that
best practices are modeled, and clear lines of open and free communication are established, among Advisory Boards,
Commission members, TDLR staff and the public we serve.
In 2013, TDLR bid farewell to Chairman Frank Denton, who began his service with the Commission in 2002.
Vice-Chairman Mike Arismendez Jr. of Littlefield was appointed Chairman by Governor Rick Perry on May 21, 2013.
Chairman Arismendez is committed to TDLR's mission to honor the trust of all Texans, ensure public safety and
customer protection, and provide a fair and efficient licensing and regulatory environment at the lowest possible cost.
Governor Perry also appointed two new Commissioners in 2013, Thomas F. Butler of Deer Park, and Catherine J.
Rodewald of Dallas.
Advisory Boards
Advisory Boards provide crucial guidance to 19 of TDLR's 25 programs. These Boards meet as needed to evaluate,
review and make recommendations to the Commission on:
- rules and technical standards;
- examination development;
- continuing education requirements;
- trends affecting their regulated industries; and
- concerns and comments from their communities.
The Advisory Board members are appointed by the Chairman of the Commission with the Commission's approval,
representing a wide range of industries, professions, and locations throughout Texas. Board members serve staggered
terms of two to six years. The Board members' knowledge and technical expertise in their respective fields are essen-
tial in helping the Commissioners make informed choices and decisions. Before adopting or amending agency rules,
Commission members carefully consider Advisory Board recommendations.
To promote a better understanding of the industries and occupations regulated by TDLR, the Chairman of the Com-
mission designates Commission members to serve as liaisons to each of the Advisory Boards. These Commission
members attend Board meetings and make sure that input provided by each Advisory Board is clearly understood
and carefully considered during Commission deliberations. Board members' knowledge and expertise also make
TDLR more effective in carrying out its mission and improving service to our licensees and the public. Advisory Board
members are an important voice of the programs TDLR regulates, and the Commissioners and TDLR listen when they
speak (Your Voice Matters).
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Each Advisory Board conducts extensive reviews of its rules with the purpose of eliminating unnecessary, outdated, or
burdensome rules. Work groups made up of Board members meet and evaluate TDLR rules, looking for opportunities
to improve regulation, and then recommend these changes to the Commission. Additionally, Advisory Boards provide
input for the development of the agency's criminal conviction guidelines and enforcement plan - identifying crimes that
relate to the licensed professions and recommending appropriate penalties for violations of laws and rules.
Book Club, Leadership Program, and Workplace Dynamics Initiatives
In 2013, our Executive Office expanded the mentoring and development of directors by initiating a new program called
"Conversations in Leadership." This initiative began with the introduction of the book, "Mistakes Were Made,
But Not by Me" by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson. Each director was provided with the book to read, and then they
met as a group to share insights and learning about cognitive dissonance and understanding its presence in the
workplace. Directors shared personal experiences about mistakes and self-justification and how these experiences
influence their leadership and decision-making. The focus was on personal inquiry to apply these new principles when
faced with leadership challenges.Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation 15
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