Powers and Duties

The Animal Services Advisory Committee was initially established in June 1991, in compliance

with the Texas Health and Safety Code.  The purpose of the Committee is to assist in compliance with the requirements of state law regarding animal shelters and control.  The advisory Committee is composed of one licensed veterinarian, the City's animal control officer, a police officer, and a representative from an animal welfare organization.  Another agency animal control officer may serve as a representative of an animal welfare organization.   Members are appointed by the City Council for a two (2) year term and may be reappointed.   The Committee shall meet at least three (3) times per year and the duties are limited to compliance with the requirements of Chapter 823-Animal Shelters of the Texas Health and Safety Code."

- Hurst Code of Ordinances, Chapter 4 Section 4-31

Number of Members: Four (4) regular members, and one (1) citizen member
Term: Two years
Meetings: Three (3) times per year and as needed

Members

Place 1 
Name: Dr. Jason Risley
Term Expires: 2025

Place 2 
Name: Chris Chenevert
Term Expires: 2026

Place 3 
Name: Billy Keadle* 
Term Expires: 2025

Place 4
Name: Hannah Schneider
Term Expires: 2026

Place 5
Name: Kim K. Leach
Term Expires: 2025

* Chair

Agendas & Minutes

August 21, 2024
Agenda 

May 8, 2024
Agenda  

August 23, 2023
Agenda 

May 25, 2023
Agenda

February 15, 2023
Agenda  

August 31, 2022
Agenda
Minutes

May 25, 2022
Agenda
Minutes

February 23, 2022
Minutes

April 8, 2020
Agenda

October 16, 2020
Agenda

August 29, 2018
Agenda

May 16, 2018
Agenda
Minutes

January 17, 2018
Agenda
Minutes

August 23, 2017
Agenda
Minutes