Visit Live Oak Advisory Board
About
The Visit Live Oak Advisory Board is charged with evaluating how the event fits with the laws or use for HOT Funds as directed by Texas Tax Code, and the organizations’ ability to draw tourism from outside of the area. Individual organizations’ applications are reviewed by the Visit Live Oak Advisory Board and recommendations are then presented to council for final approval.
Under Texas state law, the City of Live Oak collects a 7% Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) from hotels, motels, and other lodging facilities. Under state law, revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and convention and hotel industry.
Events conducted by your organization may qualify for a grant of HOT Funds if your event or events promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry. Each year, Live Oak City Council approves an amount of HOT Funds to be allocated to outside agencies for this purpose.
Meetings
Twice a year or as needed.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Contact
For questions or information, contact info@liveoaktx.net
Members
There are nine (9) members serving 2-year terms until their successors are appointed:
| Member | Term Expiration |
|---|---|
| Dawn Dear, Dear Agency, Business Operator Board Member | 9/30/2026 |
| Amanda Thomas, The Break Room, Business Operator Board Member | 9/30/2026 |
| David Komet, Texas Pickle Hall, Business Entertainment Operator Board Member | 9/30/2026 |
| Chancen Elliott, Longhorn Steakhouse, Restaurant Operator Board Member | 9/30/2026 |
| Armando Trevino, Raising Canes, Restaurant Operator Board Member | 9/30/2026 |
| Brandon Rumfield, Hampton Inn, Hotel Operator Board Member | 9/30/2026 |
| Daniel Buntjer, Resident Board Member | 9/30/2026 |
| Steven Green, Resident Board Member | 9/30/2026 |
| Melissa Cox, Tri-County Chamber Representative Board Member | 9/30/2026 |
