Legislative Counsel
Assisting the DPS Officers Association Legislative Committee and Board of Directors are two teams with a stellar reputation at the Capitol and in state government.

Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP ("K&L Gates") has served as the Association's legislative counsel for the past 17 years. The members of the K&L Gates Texas Public Policy team have worked together for many years on a number of projects for the DPS Officers Association which have been among the most challenging that any organization could face. K&L Gates consultants are well skilled in their trade, having acquired their expertise from working in prominent positions in the legislative and executive branches of Texas government or with Fortune 500 companies.

The K&L Gates Policy Team of Austin
     
Jack Erskine
Larry McGinnis Myra Leo
     
   
  Victoria Ford  
     
http://www.klgates.com/


Eric Wright & Associates
Eric Wright & Associates is a full-service public affairs consulting firm located just a block from the State Capitol in Austin, Texas. Specializing in Texas governmental relations, the firm creates opportunities, defines strategies, and delivers solutions to those challenges involving the executive, legislative, and regulatory environments.

Eric Wright directs the activities of Eric Wright & Associates.

www.wrighttexas.com

 

 
 
News & Events
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DPSOA 37th Annual Conference, September 30 – October 2, 2010.
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Department of Public Safety 75th Anniversary
Information and Links

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

   
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