The 2024 Results:
The following candidates were voted to the Board of Directors starting September 1st, 2024.
- DeLisa Hamilton - Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR)
- Jimmy Teal - Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
- Kerrie Summerfield - Texas Office of Attorney General (OAG)
Election Guide
Contents of the election guide include:
- FAQs about TPEA's election and voting process.
- Information about the candidates.
- Information about the changes being proposed in the Bylaws.
Your Candidates:
Meet the candidates! Find out more about them in the Election Guide.
- DeLisa Hamilton - Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR)
- Kalayah Fisher - Department of Family & Protective Services (DFPS)
- Kerrie Summerfield - Texas Office of Attorney General (OAG)
- Jimmy Teal - Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Important Election Dates
- May 15, 2024: Voting begins
- May 15, 2024: RECORD DATE
- June 14, 2024: Electronic and mail-in voting ends
- June 29, 2024: Electronic and paper ballots are presented to the Board of Directors at the annual meeting.
- September 1, 2024: New Board member term begins.
2024 Nominations Are Now Closed.
Accepting Nominations for the 2024 TPEA Board of Directors Election
The TPEA Nominations Committee is accepting applications until April 4, 2024 at 5:00pm CST, to fill elected positions on the TPEA Board of Directors. The Board of Directors determined that three (3) directors shall be elected to the TPEA Board of Directors for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 2024, and ending August 31, 2027.
All applicants for this election cycle must be active state employees. There are no retiree positions available for this election cycle.
Directors serve a three (3) year term and serve without compensation. Directors serve at large and may come from any geographic area of the state of Texas.
Directors attend and take part in Association Board of Directors’ meetings and any special called meetings; give information to the general membership; and support and adhere to the Association bylaws, policies, and procedures. Directors always promote the Association.
Directors are expected to serve on TPEA standing committees. TPEA standing committees are Bylaws, Legislative, and Nominations.
This is exclusively a TPEA election. It is not affiliated with the Employees Retirement of Texas (ERS) election.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM (MANDATORY FOR APPLICANTS)
CONFIDENTIALITY/NDA FORM (MANDATORY FOR APPLICANTS)
ELECTION PROCESS:
- No later than 5:00pm CST April 4, 2024, candidates must submit to the TPEA office at 10815 Ranch Road 2222, Bldg. 3B-100, Austin, TX 78730, or online, a TPEA nomination application, a Conflict of Interest Form, an NDA Form, and a photo. This information will be made available to TPEA members through tpea.org.
- The order of names on the ballot will be set by drawing.
- All candidates are encouraged to participate in the candidate forum if one is available.
- Voting will be conducted electronically or on a printed ballot.
- A TPEA member may cast only one ballot.
- Eligible voters may request a printed ballot by calling or emailing TPEA.
- Candidates must complete a Conflict-of-Interest form.
- Candidates must complete an NDA form.
- No more than one-third (1/3) of the Directors (current and newly elected) may be an employee of the same state agency or a state agency retiree. The TPEA Board currently has two (2) board members from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, one (1) board member from the Texas Department of Transportation and three (3) retiree board members.
- There are no retiree positions available this election cycle. You must be an active state employee this election cycle to run for the TPEA board.
2024 BOARD ELECTION IMPORTANT DATES:
- March 8, 2024: Nominations begin
- April 4, 2024: Nominations end (at 5:00pm CST)
- April 8, 2024: Eligible nominees list presented to the President
- May 15, 2024: Voting begins
- May 15, 2024: RECORD DATE
- TBD: Candidate Forum
- June 14, 2024: Electronic and mail-in voting ends
- June 29, 2024: Electronic and paper ballots are presented to the Board of Directors at the annual meeting.
- September 1, 2024: New Board member term begins.
Last Year's Election and Results Below:
2023 BOARD OF DIRECTOR ELECTION
TPEA invites members to participate in the 2023 Board of Directors Election by e-voting for Directors now, and then joining us online or in-person at our Annual Meeting of Members on August 12, 2023 to hear the election results and receive updates from the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors determined that 3 directors shall be elected to the TPEA Board of Directors for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 2023. Your votes to determine the three Board members will be presented at the August 12th Annual Meeting of Members.
TPEA must receive your ballot by 5 PM on July 27, 2023.
TPEA developed an open and transparent process for our members to vote electronically, by mail, or in person at the annual meeting. The electronic system allows more members to participate in the annual meeting and is faster, less costly, and more efficient. To submit your votes online, you should have received a TPEA-affiliated email and login with the link provided. If you’d like to vote by mail, call TPEA toll-free at 1-888-367-8732 or email us at membership@tpea.org. Ballots must be returned to TPEA offices no later than Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Board of Directors Election
The following slate of nominees was presented to the Board of Directors and certified by TPEA Secretary as being eligible to fill the vacant positions on the board of directors.
- Carroll Fuchs, Texas Department of Insurance (Retired)
- Joe Golson, Employees Retirement System (Retired)
- Lonnie Townsend, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Directors serve a three (3) year term and serve without compensation. Directors serve at large and may come from any geographic area of the state of Texas.
Directors attend and take part in Association Board of Directors’ meetings and any special called meetings; give information to the general membership; and support and adhere to the Association bylaws, policies, and procedures. Directors always promote the Association.
No more than one-third of the Directors (current and newly elected) may be an employee of the same state agency or a state agency retiree. Click here for the 2023 TPEA Annual Meeting Election Guide.
The 2023 Results:
The following nominees were voted to the Board of Directors starting September 1st, 2023.
- Carroll Fuchs, Texas Department of Insurance (Retired)
- Joe Golson, Employees Retirement System (Retired)
- Lonnie Townsend, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Congratulations and we look forward to having you join the TPEA Board of Directors.
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