The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) Commissioners met in person on August 30, 2023.
Chairman Coleman Locke began the meeting at 9:00AM.
Item 2. Roll Call for Commission Members
The Chairman called the roll for the commission members.
Commissioners Broyles, Johnson, Oates, and Vermedahl were absent.
A motion to excuse their absences was made by Commissioner Jordan and seconded by Commissioner Evans. The motion passed.
Item 3. Closed Executive Session - Legal Advice and Litigation
A closed executive session was called at 9:07AM to receive legal advice and discuss pending or contemplated litigation, as permitted by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
This item is related to issues that may affect livestock and other animals in the state of Texas.
Item 4. Closed Executive Session - Employee Evaluation and Discipline
A closed executive session was called at an unspecified time (after Item 3) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of specific Commission employees, as permitted by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.
This item is related to personnel matters within the TAHC.
Item 5. Reconvene and Consider Action Needed
The meeting reconvened at 1:28PM.
No action was required after the closed executive session.
Item 6. Public Comment
No public comment was provided during this portion of the meeting.