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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 81st Texas Legislature
| Law Enforcement and State Employee
Issues |
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Issue Manager |
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| Prepare a strategy
for pursuing restoration of the 20-year officer salary grade |
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Gary Chandler |
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| Prepare a strategy
for pursuing on-duty physical fitness training time |
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Brian Hawthorne
Jimmy Jackson |
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| Prepare a strategy
for including all commissioned officers in the hire-back
program |
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Jimmy Jackson |
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| Prepare a strategy
for pursuing a cost-of-living raise or a 13th check for retirees |
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Henry Brune |
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| Pursue a strategy
for protecting the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers
Supplemental retirement fund |
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Clay Taylor |
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| Other
Law Enforcement Issues: |
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| Protect opportunities for off-duty
employment |
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| Support the
efforts of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to secure
adequate funding for the state employee retirement funds, including
the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental retirement
fund |
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| Support efforts of the Employees
Retirement System of Texas to secure funding for state employee
health insurance |
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