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The development of a legislative program has been an
integral part of the DPS Officers Association program to benefit
its members. The Association has a strong record of supporting
issues that are important to state employees, law enforcement,
and commissioned peace officers. DPSOA has worked hard to champion
these good causes.
Issues relevant to the overall legislative strategy are adopted
by the Association through a democratic process. These topics are
further developed by the Association's Legislative Committee and then presented to
the Board of Directors for action. At present, the Board of Directors
has adopted a "working" agenda for the next session of the Legislature.
Working DPS Officer's Association Agenda
for the 82nd Texas Legislature
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| Support adequate appropriations that give the Department of Public Safety the resources needed to be the lead law enforcement agency in Texas, that fund state employee salaries at the highest level possible, and that fund state employee benefits at current or enhanced levels. |
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| Support a Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) |
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Brian Hawthorne
Jimmy Jackson |
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| Support creation of a funding mechanism for radio interoperability |
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Clay Taylor |
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| Support efforts to secure funding for state employee health insurance |
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| Support efforts to secure adequate funding for the state employee retirement program, including the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental retirement fund |
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| Protect the state employee retirement fund, including the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental retirement fund, from efforts that could adversely affect the funds |
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| Monitor implementation of the physical fitness readiness standards |
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| Watch for efforts that hinder fundraising |
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| Watch for efforts that hinder payroll deductions |
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| Support hands-free cell phones in motor vehicles |
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| Support appropriations for funding TxDOT marketing efforts for the move-over law |
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| Monitor Operation Border Star |
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| Monitor the expenditures fo Fund 6 |
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| Support legislation that designates DPS as the lead law enforcement agency if gambling is legalized in the state |
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