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If you hadn’t realized yet, we were in the battle of our lives this session over a number of major issues that would have impacted your lives.  Please take the time to read the Legislative Wrap-Up article for 2019. Despite the negative climate, we were successful in passing a number of great bills for law…

By: Chris Jones I am going to tell you a story. And it is NOT a short story. So my first goal is to convince you how important it is for you to invest the time to read and digest the story. First, you need to know that this was the toughest legislative session CLEAT…

Contact: George Aranda President, Dallas NLLEO - CLEAT DALLAS, Texas —The public safety crisis occurring in the City of Dallas demands immediate action. Last week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott responded to reports of the enormous crime spike by announcing the deployment of state officers to the City, which is currently experiencing severe underemployment in the…

Contact: CLEAT Headquarters 512.609.7770 AUSTIN, Texas — SB 1582 by Lucio has not yet been signed by Governor Abbott. The bill passed out of both the House and Senate with ZERO “no” votes. However, the bill has not yet been signed by the Governor at this time (but not vetoed). It is critical that this…

CLEAT VICTORY! Officer Class C Discretion, Employment Files Saved! AUSTIN, Texas — The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas is proud to announce the final defeat of two last-minute House of Representative’s amendments that attempted to disclose your employment file and end officer discretion on “fine only” or “Class C” arrests. “The majority of the…

Letter to the Office of the Governor of Texas A last-minute sneak attack amendment to SB 944 seeks to open up police personnel files and IA records.  The amendment would allow the public access to “alleged misconduct” even when the allegations are not substantiated. (more…)

For Immediate Release Contact: CLEAT Headquarters 512.609.7770 CHANGES WILL DRAMATICALLY AFFECT PUBLIC’S SAFETY AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House on Tuesday added language to SB 815 that will severely limit the ability of officers to do their duty and protect the public. “These new rules will have a chilling effect on law enforcement’s ability to…

April 25, 2019  Contact: Alex Price CLEAT Public Affairs 512.495.9111 For Immediate Release to all Texas News Organizations AUSTIN -The Executive Board of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, or CLEAT, has voted unanimously to endorse the re-election campaign of U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas. “We need John Cornyn’s strong leadership in Washington…

For Immediate Release April, 17, 2019  Contact: George Aranda, President, Dallas NLLEO-CLEAT; Todd Harrison, President, Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, CLEAT DALLAS -The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, CLEAT is calling for the removal of Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot from his newly elected position after he announced he will not prosecute…

CLEAT Stands Up for University/School District Officers --- Makes another push for legislation to address pension disparity / inequity By: Chris Jones, Membership Services Coordinator March 8th, was the 60th day of the current Legislative Session in Austin and the last day to file bills without special permission.  CLEAT’s legislative program for 2019 has taken…