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Freeman Martin sworn in as new DPS Chief, helming an increasingly powerful department
Colonel Freeman Martin was sworn in on Monday by Governor Greg Abbott as the new chief of the Texas Department of Public Safety. He now helms a department at th
New Texas DPS Director Freeman Martin officially sworn in
Governor Greg Abbott administered the oath to ceremonially swear in Director Freeman F. Martin at the Fallen Officers’ Memorial Site at the DPS Headquarters in Austin Monday morning.
New Texas DPS director sworn into office; first Texas Ranger to lead department
Freeman F. Martin became the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) on Dec. 1, 2024 – the first Texas Ranger to ascend to the position. He now leads the agency of over 11,000 commissioned and non-commissioned personnel charged with ensuring the safety and security of Texas.
Freeman F. Martin Inaugurated as New Director of Texas DPS in Austin Ceremony
Freeman F. Martin was sworn in as the new director of the Texas Department of Public Safety at a ceremony in Austin.
Freeman F. Martin becomes first Texas Ranger to lead DPS
Freeman F. Martin has taken command of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) as its 14th Director. Martin, the first Texas Ranger to lead the department,
Gov. Greg Abbott swears in new director of Texas DPS
Freeman Martin was sworn in by Gov. Greg Abbott as the agency’s 14th director. He worked his way up from Highway Patrol trooper in 1990.
What to know about the newly sworn Texas DPS director
Colonel Freeman Martin was sworn in Monday morning as the first Texas Ranger to lead the law enforcement agency.
Austin to Welcome Freeman F. Martin as New Texas DPS Director Following Unanimous Selection
Freeman F. Martin named DPS Director, succeeding McCraw upon his retirement on Nov 30, bringing a vast law enforcement background to the role.
New Texas DPS director Freeman F. Martin sworn in
Freeman F. Martin will replace Steve McCraw as director of the Texas Department of Public Safety. McCraw retired just a week before.
FULL: New Texas DPS director swearing-in ceremony
Governor Greg Abbott administered the oath to ceremonially swear-in the 14th Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Freeman F. Martin in Austin. Martin is the first Texas Ranger to ascend to the position.
New DPS director sworn in amid ongoing border concerns and fight for Uvalde records
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomes a new leader as the state braces for significant changes at the southern ...
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An inside look at Texas DPS’ high-intensity trooper training
The Department of Public Safety will graduate 130 new troopers this month. We rode along as they completed their final ...
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott swears in new director of Texas DPS
Martin also held several positions with the Texas Rangers, the elite investigative division of DPS, and in 2018 was ...
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Texas' new Department of Public Safety Director: 'We will not give up one square inch of this state'
AUSTIN - A ceremony will be held to swear in the new leader of the Texas Department of Public Safety on Monday. Lt. Col.
Former Texas Ranger now runs TxDPS, calls it ‘the honor of my lifetime'
The Texas Department of Public Safety has a new director: Col. Freeman Martin, a former Texas Ranger and deputy director of ...