(Round Rock, TX) – The Texas State Troopers Association (TSTA) proudly joins the state in honoring the 90th anniversary of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), founded on August 10, 1935.

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Over the last nine decades, DPS has evolved into one of the nation’s most comprehensive public safety agencies, known not only for its leadership in law enforcement but also in divisions spanning the fields of cybersecurity, intelligence & counterterrorism, forensics, aviation, and more. 

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Its officers and staff, both past and present, have dedicated their lives and careers to protecting the people who call the great state of Texas home.

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“As DPS marks 90 years of outstanding service,” said Rohnnie Shaw, Executive Director of TSTA, “we honor the men and women whose courage and commitment have kept Texas safe. We look forward to standing with DPS as it continues to evolve and serve with excellence.”

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TSTA extends its gratitude and respect to DPS for its transformative work over the past 90 years. We remain committed to supporting and advocating for the men and women who carry forward this vital legacy.

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(Round Rock, TX) – The Texas State Troopers Association extends its heartfelt congratulations to today's graduating class of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Training Academy.

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DPS held a graduation ceremony for the recruits of Class A-2025 on Friday in Austin. This was the department’s 178th graduating class. 

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After months of intense physical and academic preparation, these recruits are now officially part of Texas’s frontline defense, ready to serve and protect communities across the state. TSTA Executive Director Rohnnie Shaw attended the ceremony to recognize their achievement.

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“We commend these graduates for their perseverance and willingness to answer the call to public service,” said Shaw. “We’re proud to welcome them into the law enforcement community and we look forward to supporting them throughout their careers.”

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Texas is about to receive potentially more than $10 billion in federal reimbursement with the passage of President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill — funds specifically intended to reimburse the State of Texas for border security efforts under Operation Lone Star. We have a rare opportunity to use this money to do something meaningful for those who helped keep our communities and our state safe.

Governor Greg Abbott has called the Legislature to reconvene in Special Session on July 21. I’ve asked him to add to his call and prioritize some of this money for a much-needed cost of living adjustment (COLA) or 13th check for retired state troopers and retired DPS employees...

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