Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Historical Commission, Texas*

15 Members - Term: 6 Years

General Information

Agency #: 808 1511 Colorado St.P.O. Box 12276Austin 78711-2276

Members

Office	Office Holder	Hometown / Term Ends
Chair	John L. Nau III	Houston, 02-01-2027
Vice Chair	Garrett Donnelly	Midland, 02-01-2029
Secretary	Catherine McKnight	Dallas, 02-01-2029
Commissioner(s)	Fritz Duda	Dallas, 02-01-2029
	Lilia Garcia	Raymondville, 02-01-2027
	David Gravelle	Dallas, 02-01-2027
	Michael W. "Mike" Hagee	Fredericksburg, 02-01-2031
	Vernona K. "Kay" Hindes	02-01-2031
	Ted Houghton	El Paso, 02-01-2029
	Robert M. "Bobby" Lee	Amarillo, 02-01-2027
	Laurie Limbacher	Austin, 02-01-2029
	Position Open
	Gilbert E. "Pete" Peterson III	Alpine, 02-01-2031
	James H.C. "Jamey" Steen	Houston, 02-01-2027
	Robert D. "Dick" Tips	San Antonio, 02-01-2031

Staff

Office	Office Holder	Phone / Fax
Executive Director	Joseph Bell	(512) 463-6383
Chief Operations Officer	Dr. Carol Egele	(512) 463-5767
Chief Preservation Officer	Brad Patterson	(512) 936-2315
Government Relations	Vaughn Aldredge	(512) 463-5754
Chief Historic Sites Officer	Dr. Chris Elliott	(512) 463-8801
Division of Archeology Director	Brad Jones	(512) 463-5865
Division of Architecture Director	Elizabeth Brummett	(512) 463-6218
Division of Community Heritage Development Director	Linda Henderson	(512) 463-5992
Division of History Programs Director	Charles Sadnick	(512) 463-5854
Division of Marketing and Public Relations Director	Ruth Ann Hattori	(512) 463-6255
Fiscal Officer	Lindsey Trucinski	(512) 475-0774

Notes

The commission provides leadership and coordinates services to support projects commissioned by county historical commissions, historical societies, agencies and institutions interested in the preservation of archeological and historical heritage. The commission also acts as a clearinghouse and historical information center.

* Subject to the Texas Sunset Act; will be reviewed in 2031.