The Port Authority Advisory Committee provides a forum for the exchange of information between the Transportation Commission, TxDOT and committee members representing the port industry in Texas and others who have an interest in ports.

The committee's advice and recommendations will provide the commission and the department with a broad perspective regarding ports and transportation-related matters to be considered in formulating department policies concerning the Texas port system.

Membership

The Transportation Commission will appoint seven members to staggered three-year terms unless removed sooner at the discretion of the commission. The commission will appoint one member from the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, three members from ports located on the upper Texas coast and  three members from ports located on the lower Texas coast.

Members

John R. Roby
Director of Customer Service
Port of Beaumont
Upper Coast Representative

Eduardo A. Campirano
Port Director
Port of Brownsville
Lower Coast Representative

John LaRue
Executive Director
Port of Corpus Christi
Lower Coast Representative

Glenn Carlson
Port Director
Port of Freeport
Upper Coast Representative

Michael Perez
Port Director
Port of Harlingen
Lower Coast Representative

Spencer Chambers
Government Relations Manager
Port of Houston
Permanent Member

Larry Kelley
Deputy Port Director
Port of Port Arthur
Upper Coast Representative