Legislative Agenda

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

 
News & Events

Pay Raise For Schedule C Commissioned Officers On The Way!
Details can be viewed here.

2009 Payroll Deduction Forms:

The Payroll Deduction Change Authorization Form.

The Payroll Deduction Cancellation Form

2/19/09 Senate Finance Committee Testimony: (Requires Real Player)
DPSOA President Brian Hawthorne and Vice-President/Legislative Committee Chairman Gary Chandler testify before the Senate Finance Committee
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