Members of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities

The Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities consists of 12 volunteer members appointed by the Governor, seven of whom must be persons with disabilities. Five exofficio members and advisory representatives represent state agencies serving people with disabilities. Committee members meet at least quarterly. Learn more about committee law.

*Indicates a member who is filling a required position of person with a disability

* Judy C. Scott, Chair, Dallas
* Aaron W. Bangor, Austin
* Joe Bontke, Houston
Daphne Brookins, Fort Worth
* Roland Guzman, San Antonio
Peggy A. Cosner, Belton
* Tommie Grace Wells, Fort Worth
Brian D. Shannon, Lubbock
* Nancy K. Shugart, Austin
Kathy Strong, Nacogdoches
* Shane Whitehurst, Austin
* David A. Fowler, Katy

Ex Officio Members, Representatives and Advisors

Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)
Adelaide Horn, Commissioner
Marc Gold, Texas Promoting Independence Initiative
marc.gold@dads.state.tx.us

Dept. of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
Terrell I. Murphy, Commissioner
Larry Lottmann, Center for Policy Innovation
larry.lottmann@dars.state.tx.us

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
Carey Cockrell, Commissioner
Donna Jackson, Director, Policy and Innovation
donna.jackson@dfps.state.tx.us

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Albert Hawkins, Executive Commissioner
Audrey Deckinga, Senior Policy Advisor
Audrey.Deckinga@hhsc.state.tx.us

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
David L. Lakey, MD, Commissioner
Luanne Southern, Deputy Commissioner
Luanne.southern@dshs.state.tx,us

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
William H. Kuntz, Jr. Executive Director
Brian Francis, Code Review and Inspections
brian.francis@license.state.tx.us

Texas Workforce Commission
Tom Pauken, Chairman
George McEntyre, WIA Policy/Program Assistance Supervisor
george.mcentyre@twc.state.tx.us